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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.80, 4,887.90 and 3,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.80, 4,887.90 and 3,265.80 is: 4,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.80 : 4,887.90 = 3,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.80/4,887.90 = 3,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.80x = 4,887.90 × 3,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.80x = 15,962,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,903.82/3,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.90

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