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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.30, 5,160.45 and 3,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.30, 5,160.45 and 3,265 is: 4,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.30 : 5,160.45 = 3,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.30/5,160.45 = 3,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.30x = 5,160.45 × 3,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.30x = 16,848,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848,869.25/3,440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.50

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