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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.50, 5,176.26 and 3,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.50, 5,176.26 and 3,221.46 is: 4,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.50 : 5,176.26 = 3,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.50/5,176.26 = 3,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.50x = 5,176.26 × 3,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.50x = 16,675,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675,114.54/3,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.97

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