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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.46, 4,841.10 and 3,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.46, 4,841.10 and 3,079.64 is: 4,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.46 : 4,841.10 = 3,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.46/4,841.10 = 3,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.46x = 4,841.10 × 3,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.46x = 14,908,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,908,845.20/3,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.68

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