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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.92, 5,204.40 and 3,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.92, 5,204.40 and 3,285.81 is: 4,924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.92 : 5,204.40 = 3,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.92/5,204.40 = 3,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.92x = 5,204.40 × 3,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.92x = 17,100,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,669.56/3,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.00

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