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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.96, 4,494.42 and 3,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.96, 4,494.42 and 3,006.18 is: 4,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.96 : 4,494.42 = 3,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.96/4,494.42 = 3,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.96x = 4,494.42 × 3,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.96x = 13,511,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511,035.52/3,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.90

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