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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.86, 5,298.75 and 3,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.86, 5,298.75 and 3,277.02 is: 4,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.86 : 5,298.75 = 3,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.86/5,298.75 = 3,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.86x = 5,298.75 × 3,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.86x = 17,364,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,109.73/3,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.20

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