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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.06, 4,460.90 and 3,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.06, 4,460.90 and 3,009.42 is: 4,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.06 : 4,460.90 = 3,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.06/4,460.90 = 3,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.06x = 4,460.90 × 3,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.06x = 13,424,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424,721.68/3,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.64

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