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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.55, 5,279.99 and 3,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.55, 5,279.99 and 3,325.59 is: 4,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.55 : 5,279.99 = 3,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.55/5,279.99 = 3,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.55x = 5,279.99 × 3,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.55x = 17,559,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559,068.74/3,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.11

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