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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.71, 4,502.36 and 3,011.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.71, 4,502.36 and 3,011.93 is: 4,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.71 : 4,502.36 = 3,011.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.71/4,502.36 = 3,011.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.71x = 4,502.36 × 3,011.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.71x = 13,560,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,793.15/3,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.85

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