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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.90, 4,521.71 and 3,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.90, 4,521.71 and 3,010.46 is: 4,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.90 : 4,521.71 = 3,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.90/4,521.71 = 3,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.90x = 4,521.71 × 3,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.90x = 13,612,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,412.03/3,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.13

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