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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.40, 4,917.60 and 3,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.40, 4,917.60 and 3,136.20 is: 4,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.40 : 4,917.60 = 3,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.40/4,917.60 = 3,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.40x = 4,917.60 × 3,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.40x = 15,422,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,577.12/3,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.30

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