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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.70, 4,922.55 and 3,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.70, 4,922.55 and 3,014.40 is: 4,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.70 : 4,922.55 = 3,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.70/4,922.55 = 3,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.70x = 4,922.55 × 3,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.70x = 14,838,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,534.72/3,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.60

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