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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.73, 5,266.10 and 3,296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.73, 5,266.10 and 3,296.89 is: 4,945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.73 : 5,266.10 = 3,296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.73/5,266.10 = 3,296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.73x = 5,266.10 × 3,296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.73x = 17,361,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361,752.43/3,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.34

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