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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.70, 4,883.55 and 3,025.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.70, 4,883.55 and 3,025.30 is: 4,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.70 : 4,883.55 = 3,025.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.70/4,883.55 = 3,025.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.70x = 4,883.55 × 3,025.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.70x = 14,774,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,203.82/3,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.95

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