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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.14, 5,227.44 and 3,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.14, 5,227.44 and 3,209.92 is: 4,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.14 : 5,227.44 = 3,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.14/5,227.44 = 3,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.14x = 5,227.44 × 3,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.14x = 16,779,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779,664.20/3,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.26

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