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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.71, 4,496.84 and 3,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.71, 4,496.84 and 3,007.93 is: 4,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.71 : 4,496.84 = 3,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.71/4,496.84 = 3,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.71x = 4,496.84 × 3,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.71x = 13,526,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526,179.94/3,256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.33

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