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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.17, 4,755.42 and 3,252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.17, 4,755.42 and 3,252.33 is: 4,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.17 : 4,755.42 = 3,252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.17/4,755.42 = 3,252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.17x = 4,755.42 × 3,252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.17x = 15,466,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,195.13/3,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.87

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