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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.45, 5,055.39 and 3,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.45, 5,055.39 and 3,254.73 is: 4,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.45 : 5,055.39 = 3,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.45/5,055.39 = 3,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.45x = 5,055.39 × 3,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.45x = 16,453,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,929.49/3,365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.08

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