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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.83, 4,924.84 and 3,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.83, 4,924.84 and 3,234.27 is: 4,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.83 : 4,924.84 = 3,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.83/4,924.84 = 3,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.83x = 4,924.84 × 3,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.83x = 15,928,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,254.18/3,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.85

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