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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.20, 4,904.70 and 3,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.20, 4,904.70 and 3,129.40 is: 4,686.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.20 : 4,904.70 = 3,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.20/4,904.70 = 3,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.20x = 4,904.70 × 3,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.20x = 15,348,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,768.18/3,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.36

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