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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.26, 5,193.75 and 3,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.26, 5,193.75 and 3,302.52 is: 4,958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.26 : 5,193.75 = 3,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.26/5,193.75 = 3,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.26x = 5,193.75 × 3,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.26x = 17,152,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,463.25/3,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.42

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