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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.36, 5,079.77 and 3,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.36, 5,079.77 and 3,253.32 is: 4,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.36 : 5,079.77 = 3,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.36/5,079.77 = 3,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.36x = 5,079.77 × 3,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.36x = 16,526,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,117.34/3,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.02

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