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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.32, 4,760.70 and 3,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.32, 4,760.70 and 3,010.28 is: 4,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.32 : 4,760.70 = 3,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.32/4,760.70 = 3,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.32x = 4,760.70 × 3,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.32x = 14,331,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,016.19/3,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.33

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