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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.31, 5,227.64 and 3,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.31, 5,227.64 and 3,192.81 is: 4,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.31 : 5,227.64 = 3,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.31/5,227.64 = 3,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.31x = 5,227.64 × 3,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.31x = 16,690,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,690,845.30/3,503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.31

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