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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.05, 4,869.39 and 3,021.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.05, 4,869.39 and 3,021.75 is: 4,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.05 : 4,869.39 = 3,021.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.05/4,869.39 = 3,021.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.05x = 4,869.39 × 3,021.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.05x = 14,714,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714,064.12/3,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.68

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