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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.04, 6,961.62 and 3,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.04, 6,961.62 and 3,280 is: 4,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.04 : 6,961.62 = 3,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.04/6,961.62 = 3,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.04x = 6,961.62 × 3,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.04x = 22,834,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834,113.60/5,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.47

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