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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.75, 5,012.69 and 3,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.75, 5,012.69 and 3,259.34 is: 4,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.75 : 5,012.69 = 3,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.75/5,012.69 = 3,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.75x = 5,012.69 × 3,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.75x = 16,338,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,038.46/3,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.92

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