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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.44, 5,246.14 and 3,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.44, 5,246.14 and 3,322.24 is: 4,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.44 : 5,246.14 = 3,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.44/5,246.14 = 3,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.44x = 5,246.14 × 3,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.44x = 17,428,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428,936.15/3,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.34

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