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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.49, 5,102.89 and 3,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.49, 5,102.89 and 3,266.94 is: 4,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.49 : 5,102.89 = 3,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.49/5,102.89 = 3,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.49x = 5,102.89 × 3,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.49x = 16,670,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670,827.29/3,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.70

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