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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.35, 4,938.84 and 3,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.35, 4,938.84 and 3,209.22 is: 4,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.35 : 4,938.84 = 3,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.35/4,938.84 = 3,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.35x = 4,938.84 × 3,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.35x = 15,849,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,824.10/3,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.75

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