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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.84, 4,906.92 and 3,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.84, 4,906.92 and 3,004.64 is: 4,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.84 : 4,906.92 = 3,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.84/4,906.92 = 3,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.84x = 4,906.92 × 3,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.84x = 14,743,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743,528.11/3,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.23

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