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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.52, 4,954.46 and 3,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.52, 4,954.46 and 3,292.90 is: 4,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.52 : 4,954.46 = 3,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.52/4,954.46 = 3,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.52x = 4,954.46 × 3,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.52x = 16,314,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,541.33/3,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.29

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