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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.73, 5,267.60 and 3,297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.73, 5,267.60 and 3,297.89 is: 4,946.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.73 : 5,267.60 = 3,297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.73/5,267.60 = 3,297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.73x = 5,267.60 × 3,297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.73x = 17,371,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,965.36/3,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.84

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