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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.56, 4,504.34 and 3,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.56, 4,504.34 and 3,195.80 is: 4,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.56 : 4,504.34 = 3,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.56/4,504.34 = 3,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.56x = 4,504.34 × 3,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.56x = 14,394,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,969.77/3,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.34

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