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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.34, 4,884.88 and 3,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.34, 4,884.88 and 3,253.34 is: 4,884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.34 : 4,884.88 = 3,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.34/4,884.88 = 3,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.34x = 4,884.88 × 3,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.34x = 15,892,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,175.50/3,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.88

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