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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.96, 5,126.76 and 3,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.96, 5,126.76 and 3,233.52 is: 4,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.96 : 5,126.76 = 3,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.96/5,126.76 = 3,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.96x = 5,126.76 × 3,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.96x = 16,577,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577,481.00/3,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.37

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