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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.04, 5,259.48 and 3,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.04, 5,259.48 and 3,277 is: 4,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.04 : 5,259.48 = 3,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.04/5,259.48 = 3,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.04x = 5,259.48 × 3,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.04x = 17,235,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,315.96/3,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.49

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