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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.87, 4,979.30 and 3,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.87, 4,979.30 and 3,124.26 is: 4,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.87 : 4,979.30 = 3,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.87/4,979.30 = 3,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.87x = 4,979.30 × 3,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.87x = 15,556,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,612.20/3,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.04

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