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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.80, 4,363.68 and 3,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.80, 4,363.68 and 3,029.20 is: 4,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.80 : 4,363.68 = 3,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.80/4,363.68 = 3,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.80x = 4,363.68 × 3,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.80x = 13,218,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218,459.46/3,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.65

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