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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.26, 4,881.44 and 3,116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.26, 4,881.44 and 3,116.15 is: 4,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.26 : 4,881.44 = 3,116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.26/4,881.44 = 3,116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.26x = 4,881.44 × 3,116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.26x = 15,211,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,299.26/3,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.71

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