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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.20, 5,115.30 and 3,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.20, 5,115.30 and 3,248.20 is: 4,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.20 : 5,115.30 = 3,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.20/5,115.30 = 3,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.20x = 5,115.30 × 3,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.20x = 16,615,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615,517.46/3,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.30

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