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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.92, 4,930.65 and 3,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.92, 4,930.65 and 3,265.47 is: 4,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.92 : 4,930.65 = 3,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.92/4,930.65 = 3,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.92x = 4,930.65 × 3,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.92x = 16,100,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,889.66/3,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.22

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