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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.08, 4,985.74 and 3,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.08, 4,985.74 and 3,187.64 is: 4,786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.08 : 4,985.74 = 3,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.08/4,985.74 = 3,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.08x = 4,985.74 × 3,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.08x = 15,892,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,744.25/3,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.86

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