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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.54, 4,930.44 and 3,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.54, 4,930.44 and 3,272.36 is: 4,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.54 : 4,930.44 = 3,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.54/4,930.44 = 3,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.54x = 4,930.44 × 3,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.54x = 16,134,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,174.64/3,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.16

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