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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.24, 5,164.48 and 3,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.24, 5,164.48 and 3,130.08 is: 4,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.24 : 5,164.48 = 3,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.24/5,164.48 = 3,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.24x = 5,164.48 × 3,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.24x = 16,165,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,235.56/3,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.01

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