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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.94, 4,881.48 and 3,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.94, 4,881.48 and 3,136.44 is: 4,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.94 : 4,881.48 = 3,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.94/4,881.48 = 3,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.94x = 4,881.48 × 3,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.94x = 15,310,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,469.13/3,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.43

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