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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.24, 5,049.10 and 3,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.24, 5,049.10 and 3,276.76 is: 4,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.24 : 5,049.10 = 3,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.24/5,049.10 = 3,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.24x = 5,049.10 × 3,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.24x = 16,544,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,688.92/3,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.97

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