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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.77, 4,871.22 and 2,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.77, 4,871.22 and 2,985.04 is: 4,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.77 : 4,871.22 = 2,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.77/4,871.22 = 2,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.77x = 4,871.22 × 2,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.77x = 14,540,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540,786.55/3,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.53

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