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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.20, 4,881.30 and 3,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.20, 4,881.30 and 3,023.80 is: 4,535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.20 : 4,881.30 = 3,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.20/4,881.30 = 3,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.20x = 4,881.30 × 3,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.20x = 14,760,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760,074.94/3,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.70

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