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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.32, 5,189.34 and 3,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.32, 5,189.34 and 3,270.02 is: 4,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.32 : 5,189.34 = 3,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.32/5,189.34 = 3,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.32x = 5,189.34 × 3,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.32x = 16,969,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,969,245.59/3,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.21

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