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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.70, 7,358.55 and 3,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.70, 7,358.55 and 3,256.90 is: 4,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.70 : 7,358.55 = 3,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.70/7,358.55 = 3,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.70x = 7,358.55 × 3,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.70x = 23,966,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966,061.50/4,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.35

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