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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.84, 4,887.11 and 3,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.84, 4,887.11 and 3,141.44 is: 4,716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.84 : 4,887.11 = 3,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.84/4,887.11 = 3,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.84x = 4,887.11 × 3,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.84x = 15,352,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,562.84/3,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.84

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