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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.89, 4,864.29 and 3,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.89, 4,864.29 and 3,035.35 is: 4,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.89 : 4,864.29 = 3,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.89/4,864.29 = 3,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.89x = 4,864.29 × 3,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.89x = 14,764,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,822.65/3,242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.98

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