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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.30, 4,540.71 and 3,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.30, 4,540.71 and 3,123.60 is: 4,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.30 : 4,540.71 = 3,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.30/4,540.71 = 3,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.30x = 4,540.71 × 3,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.30x = 14,183,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,338.87/3,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.15

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