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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.67, 5,232.60 and 3,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.67, 5,232.60 and 3,295.89 is: 4,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.67 : 5,232.60 = 3,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.67/5,232.60 = 3,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.67x = 5,232.60 × 3,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.67x = 17,246,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,074.01/3,488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.45

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