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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.39, 4,484.57 and 3,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.39, 4,484.57 and 3,167.51 is: 4,358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.39 : 4,484.57 = 3,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.39/4,484.57 = 3,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.39x = 4,484.57 × 3,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.39x = 14,204,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204,882.06/3,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.14

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