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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.60, 5,147.40 and 3,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.60, 5,147.40 and 3,285.80 is: 4,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.60 : 5,147.40 = 3,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.60/5,147.40 = 3,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.60x = 5,147.40 × 3,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.60x = 16,913,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913,326.92/3,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.70

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