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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.09, 5,248.95 and 3,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.09, 5,248.95 and 3,296.40 is: 4,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.09 : 5,248.95 = 3,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.09/5,248.95 = 3,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.09x = 5,248.95 × 3,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.09x = 17,302,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,638.78/3,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.31

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