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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.52, 4,497.99 and 3,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.52, 4,497.99 and 3,235.41 is: 4,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.52 : 4,497.99 = 3,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.52/4,497.99 = 3,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.52x = 4,497.99 × 3,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.52x = 14,552,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,841.83/3,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.79

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