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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,491.79, 4,813.06 and 3,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,491.79, 4,813.06 and 3,205.66 is: 4,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,491.79 : 4,813.06 = 3,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,491.79/4,813.06 = 3,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,491.79x = 4,813.06 × 3,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,491.79x = 15,429,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,033.92/3,491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.66

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