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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.95, 4,890.89 and 3,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.95, 4,890.89 and 3,045.69 is: 4,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.95 : 4,890.89 = 3,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.95/4,890.89 = 3,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.95x = 4,890.89 × 3,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.95x = 14,896,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,119.54/3,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.34

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