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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.80, 5,170.50 and 3,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.80, 5,170.50 and 3,259.92 is: 4,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.80 : 5,170.50 = 3,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.80/5,170.50 = 3,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.80x = 5,170.50 × 3,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.80x = 16,855,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855,416.36/3,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.58

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