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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258, 4,876.68 and 2,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258, 4,876.68 and 2,281.20 is: 3,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258 : 4,876.68 = 2,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258/4,876.68 = 2,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258x = 4,876.68 × 2,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258x = 11,124,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124,682.42/3,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.57

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