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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.08, 7,304.46 and 3,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.08, 7,304.46 and 3,022.12 is: 4,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.08 : 7,304.46 = 3,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.08/7,304.46 = 3,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.08x = 7,304.46 × 3,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.08x = 22,074,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,954.66/4,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.84

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