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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.20, 5,269.80 and 3,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.20, 5,269.80 and 3,282.80 is: 4,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.20 : 5,269.80 = 3,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.20/5,269.80 = 3,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.20x = 5,269.80 × 3,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.20x = 17,299,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,699.44/3,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.20

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