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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.54, 4,901.62 and 3,165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.54, 4,901.62 and 3,165.73 is: 4,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.54 : 4,901.62 = 3,165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.54/4,901.62 = 3,165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.54x = 4,901.62 × 3,165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.54x = 15,517,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517,205.48/3,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.08

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