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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.81, 4,707.52 and 3,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.81, 4,707.52 and 3,254.99 is: 4,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.81 : 4,707.52 = 3,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.81/4,707.52 = 3,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.81x = 4,707.52 × 3,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.81x = 15,322,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,898.85/3,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.45

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