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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.74, 5,225.61 and 3,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.74, 5,225.61 and 3,280.88 is: 4,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.74 : 5,225.61 = 3,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.74/5,225.61 = 3,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.74x = 5,225.61 × 3,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.74x = 17,144,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,599.34/3,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.32

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