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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.22, 5,132.46 and 3,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.22, 5,132.46 and 3,279.18 is: 4,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.22 : 5,132.46 = 3,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.22/5,132.46 = 3,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.22x = 5,132.46 × 3,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.22x = 16,830,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830,260.18/3,401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.30

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