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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.26, 4,926.80 and 3,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.26, 4,926.80 and 3,167.28 is: 4,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.26 : 4,926.80 = 3,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.26/4,926.80 = 3,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.26x = 4,926.80 × 3,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.26x = 15,604,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,555.10/3,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.85

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