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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.01, 4,695.82 and 3,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.01, 4,695.82 and 3,254.28 is: 4,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.01 : 4,695.82 = 3,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.01/4,695.82 = 3,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.01x = 4,695.82 × 3,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.01x = 15,281,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,505.67/3,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.05

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