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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.63, 4,717.85 and 3,242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.63, 4,717.85 and 3,242.58 is: 4,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.63 : 4,717.85 = 3,242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.63/4,717.85 = 3,242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.63x = 4,717.85 × 3,242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.63x = 15,298,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298,006.05/3,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.12

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