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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.08, 5,171.66 and 3,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.08, 5,171.66 and 3,256 is: 4,858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.08 : 5,171.66 = 3,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.08/5,171.66 = 3,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.08x = 5,171.66 × 3,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.08x = 16,838,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838,924.96/3,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.20

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