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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.16, 4,514.76 and 3,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.16, 4,514.76 and 3,088.08 is: 4,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.16 : 4,514.76 = 3,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.16/4,514.76 = 3,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.16x = 4,514.76 × 3,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.16x = 13,941,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941,940.06/3,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.98

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