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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.52, 4,484.34 and 3,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.52, 4,484.34 and 3,183.88 is: 4,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.52 : 4,484.34 = 3,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.52/4,484.34 = 3,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.52x = 4,484.34 × 3,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.52x = 14,277,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,600.44/3,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.31

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