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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.46, 5,064.40 and 3,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.46, 5,064.40 and 3,260.74 is: 4,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.46 : 5,064.40 = 3,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.46/5,064.40 = 3,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.46x = 5,064.40 × 3,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.46x = 16,513,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,691.66/3,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.08

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