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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.46, 4,861.82 and 3,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.46, 4,861.82 and 3,183.80 is: 4,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.46 : 4,861.82 = 3,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.46/4,861.82 = 3,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.46x = 4,861.82 × 3,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.46x = 15,479,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479,062.52/3,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.42

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