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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,485.58, 5,225.13 and 3,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,485.58, 5,225.13 and 3,292.26 is: 4,935.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,485.58 : 5,225.13 = 3,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,485.58/5,225.13 = 3,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,485.58x = 5,225.13 × 3,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,485.58x = 17,202,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,486.49/3,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.33

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