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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.72, 4,901.09 and 2,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.72, 4,901.09 and 2,285.49 is: 3,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.72 : 4,901.09 = 2,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.72/4,901.09 = 2,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.72x = 4,901.09 × 2,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.72x = 11,201,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,201,380.76/3,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.74

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