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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.52, 5,118.28 and 3,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.52, 5,118.28 and 3,327.68 is: 4,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.52 : 5,118.28 = 3,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.52/5,118.28 = 3,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.52x = 5,118.28 × 3,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.52x = 17,032,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,014.95/3,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.40

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