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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.70, 5,272.05 and 3,362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.70, 5,272.05 and 3,362.89 is: 5,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.70 : 5,272.05 = 3,362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.70/5,272.05 = 3,362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.70x = 5,272.05 × 3,362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.70x = 17,729,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729,324.22/3,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.34

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