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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.60, 4,898.70 and 2,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.60, 4,898.70 and 2,905.80 is: 4,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.60 : 4,898.70 = 2,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.60/4,898.70 = 2,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.60x = 4,898.70 × 2,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.60x = 14,234,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,642.46/3,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.30

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