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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.80, 4,499.74 and 3,010.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.80, 4,499.74 and 3,010.03 is: 4,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.80 : 4,499.74 = 3,010.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.80/4,499.74 = 3,010.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.80x = 4,499.74 × 3,010.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.80x = 13,544,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,544,337.34/3,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.23

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