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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.62, 4,580.88 and 3,020.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.62, 4,580.88 and 3,020.87 is: 4,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.62 : 4,580.88 = 3,020.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.62/4,580.88 = 3,020.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.62x = 4,580.88 × 3,020.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.62x = 13,838,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838,242.97/3,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.35

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