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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.06, 4,878.02 and 2,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.06, 4,878.02 and 2,955.74 is: 4,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.06 : 4,878.02 = 2,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.06/4,878.02 = 2,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.06x = 4,878.02 × 2,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.06x = 14,418,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,158.83/3,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.82

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