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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.60, 5,246.40 and 3,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.60, 5,246.40 and 3,230.30 is: 4,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.60 : 5,246.40 = 3,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.60/5,246.40 = 3,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.60x = 5,246.40 × 3,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.60x = 16,947,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947,445.92/3,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.45

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