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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.22, 5,217.60 and 3,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.22, 5,217.60 and 3,235.50 is: 4,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.22 : 5,217.60 = 3,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.22/5,217.60 = 3,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.22x = 5,217.60 × 3,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.22x = 16,881,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881,544.80/3,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.34

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