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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.86, 4,870.25 and 3,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.86, 4,870.25 and 3,103.62 is: 4,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.86 : 4,870.25 = 3,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.86/4,870.25 = 3,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.86x = 4,870.25 × 3,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.86x = 15,115,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,389.79/3,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.06

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