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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.93, 4,899.52 and 2,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.93, 4,899.52 and 2,574.30 is: 3,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.93 : 4,899.52 = 2,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.93/4,899.52 = 2,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.93x = 4,899.52 × 2,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.93x = 12,612,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,834.34/3,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.04

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