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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.29, 5,279.61 and 3,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.29, 5,279.61 and 3,325.34 is: 4,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.29 : 5,279.61 = 3,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.29/5,279.61 = 3,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.29x = 5,279.61 × 3,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.29x = 17,556,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556,494.29/3,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.74

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