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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.38, 5,102.39 and 3,256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.38, 5,102.39 and 3,256.27 is: 4,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.38 : 5,102.39 = 3,256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.38/5,102.39 = 3,256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.38x = 5,102.39 × 3,256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.38x = 16,614,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614,754.87/3,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.91

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