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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.61, 5,001.29 and 3,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.61, 5,001.29 and 3,269.35 is: 4,874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.61 : 5,001.29 = 3,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.61/5,001.29 = 3,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.61x = 5,001.29 × 3,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.61x = 16,350,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350,951.11/3,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.18

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