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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.88, 5,148.18 and 3,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.88, 5,148.18 and 3,272.28 is: 4,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.88 : 5,148.18 = 3,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.88/5,148.18 = 3,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.88x = 5,148.18 × 3,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.88x = 16,846,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846,286.45/3,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.06

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