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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.58, 4,868.51 and 3,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.58, 4,868.51 and 3,015.26 is: 4,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.58 : 4,868.51 = 3,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.58/4,868.51 = 3,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.58x = 4,868.51 × 3,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.58x = 14,679,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679,823.46/3,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.43

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