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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.92, 5,151.96 and 3,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.92, 5,151.96 and 3,292.80 is: 4,905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.92 : 5,151.96 = 3,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.92/5,151.96 = 3,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.92x = 5,151.96 × 3,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.92x = 16,964,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964,373.89/3,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.95

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