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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.88, 5,032.26 and 3,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.88, 5,032.26 and 3,284.40 is: 4,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.88 : 5,032.26 = 3,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.88/5,032.26 = 3,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.88x = 5,032.26 × 3,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.88x = 16,527,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,954.74/3,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.70

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