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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.72, 4,897.44 and 3,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.72, 4,897.44 and 3,148.32 is: 4,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.72 : 4,897.44 = 3,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.72/4,897.44 = 3,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.72x = 4,897.44 × 3,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.72x = 15,418,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,708.30/3,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.17

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