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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.64, 5,183.88 and 3,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.64, 5,183.88 and 3,277.08 is: 4,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.64 : 5,183.88 = 3,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.64/5,183.88 = 3,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.64x = 5,183.88 × 3,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.64x = 16,987,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,989.47/3,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.25

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