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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.40, 5,198.72 and 3,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.40, 5,198.72 and 3,295.36 is: 4,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.40 : 5,198.72 = 3,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.40/5,198.72 = 3,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.40x = 5,198.72 × 3,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.40x = 17,131,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,653.94/3,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.91

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