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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.40, 5,132.10 and 3,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.40, 5,132.10 and 3,277.40 is: 4,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.40 : 5,132.10 = 3,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.40/5,132.10 = 3,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.40x = 5,132.10 × 3,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.40x = 16,819,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819,944.54/3,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.10

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