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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.70, 4,908.43 and 3,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.70, 4,908.43 and 3,001.19 is: 4,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.70 : 4,908.43 = 3,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.70/4,908.43 = 3,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.70x = 4,908.43 × 3,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.70x = 14,731,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731,110.24/3,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.35

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