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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.04, 4,860.72 and 3,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.04, 4,860.72 and 3,011.49 is: 4,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.04 : 4,860.72 = 3,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.04/4,860.72 = 3,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.04x = 4,860.72 × 3,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.04x = 14,638,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638,009.67/3,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.89

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