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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.80, 4,904.70 and 3,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.80, 4,904.70 and 3,140.20 is: 4,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.80 : 4,904.70 = 3,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.80/4,904.70 = 3,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.80x = 4,904.70 × 3,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.80x = 15,401,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,738.94/3,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.30

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