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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.80, 4,885.54 and 3,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.80, 4,885.54 and 3,140.40 is: 4,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.80 : 4,885.54 = 3,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.80/4,885.54 = 3,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.80x = 4,885.54 × 3,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.80x = 15,342,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,549.82/3,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.27

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