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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.48, 5,080.04 and 3,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.48, 5,080.04 and 3,262.48 is: 4,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.48 : 5,080.04 = 3,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.48/5,080.04 = 3,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.48x = 5,080.04 × 3,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.48x = 16,573,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,528.90/3,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.25

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