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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.65, 5,027.87 and 3,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.65, 5,027.87 and 3,289.59 is: 4,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.65 : 5,027.87 = 3,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.65/5,027.87 = 3,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.65x = 5,027.87 × 3,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.65x = 16,539,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,639.10/3,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.20

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