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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.10, 4,881.15 and 3,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.10, 4,881.15 and 3,035.40 is: 4,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.10 : 4,881.15 = 3,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.10/4,881.15 = 3,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.10x = 4,881.15 × 3,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.10x = 14,816,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816,242.71/3,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.10

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