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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.30, 4,504.92 and 3,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.30, 4,504.92 and 3,001.52 is: 4,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.30 : 4,504.92 = 3,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.30/4,504.92 = 3,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.30x = 4,504.92 × 3,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.30x = 13,521,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,521,607.48/3,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.73

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