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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.32, 4,872.42 and 3,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.32, 4,872.42 and 3,050.28 is: 4,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.32 : 4,872.42 = 3,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.32/4,872.42 = 3,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.32x = 4,872.42 × 3,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.32x = 14,862,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,245.28/3,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.33

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