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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.92, 4,870.74 and 3,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.92, 4,870.74 and 3,035.04 is: 4,530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.92 : 4,870.74 = 3,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.92/4,870.74 = 3,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.92x = 4,870.74 × 3,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.92x = 14,782,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,890.73/3,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.57

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