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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.22, 5,274.46 and 3,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.22, 5,274.46 and 3,223.10 is: 4,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.22 : 5,274.46 = 3,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.22/5,274.46 = 3,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.22x = 5,274.46 × 3,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.22x = 17,000,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,120.08/3,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.90

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