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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.80, 5,162.70 and 3,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.80, 5,162.70 and 3,266.50 is: 4,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.80 : 5,162.70 = 3,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.80/5,162.70 = 3,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.80x = 5,162.70 × 3,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.80x = 16,863,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863,959.55/3,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.75

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