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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.28, 5,233.85 and 3,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.28, 5,233.85 and 3,002.02 is: 4,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.28 : 5,233.85 = 3,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.28/5,233.85 = 3,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.28x = 5,233.85 × 3,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.28x = 15,712,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,712,122.38/3,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.10

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