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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,482.92, 5,255.44 and 3,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,482.92, 5,255.44 and 3,347.92 is: 5,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,482.92 : 5,255.44 = 3,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,482.92/5,255.44 = 3,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,482.92x = 5,255.44 × 3,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,482.92x = 17,594,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,792.68/3,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.74

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