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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.80, 5,252.82 and 3,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.80, 5,252.82 and 3,284.04 is: 4,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.80 : 5,252.82 = 3,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.80/5,252.82 = 3,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.80x = 5,252.82 × 3,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.80x = 17,250,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,470.99/3,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.20

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