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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.71, 4,929.93 and 3,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.71, 4,929.93 and 3,150.57 is: 4,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.71 : 4,929.93 = 3,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.71/4,929.93 = 3,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.71x = 4,929.93 × 3,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.71x = 15,532,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532,108.05/3,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.50

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