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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.80, 4,969.20 and 3,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.80, 4,969.20 and 3,258.80 is: 4,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.80 : 4,969.20 = 3,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.80/4,969.20 = 3,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.80x = 4,969.20 × 3,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.80x = 16,193,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,628.96/3,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.20

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