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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.32, 5,152.40 and 3,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.32, 5,152.40 and 3,218.23 is: 4,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.32 : 5,152.40 = 3,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.32/5,152.40 = 3,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.32x = 5,152.40 × 3,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.32x = 16,581,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581,579.28/3,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.03

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