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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.48, 5,176.08 and 3,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.48, 5,176.08 and 3,291.96 is: 4,942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.48 : 5,176.08 = 3,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.48/5,176.08 = 3,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.48x = 5,176.08 × 3,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.48x = 17,039,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,448.32/3,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.58

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