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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.64, 5,153.70 and 3,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.64, 5,153.70 and 3,292.44 is: 4,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.64 : 5,153.70 = 3,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.64/5,153.70 = 3,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.64x = 5,153.70 × 3,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.64x = 16,968,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968,248.03/3,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.65

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