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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.81, 5,248.98 and 3,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.81, 5,248.98 and 3,267.27 is: 4,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.81 : 5,248.98 = 3,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.81/5,248.98 = 3,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.81x = 5,248.98 × 3,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.81x = 17,149,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,834.88/3,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.03

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