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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.95, 5,280.60 and 3,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.95, 5,280.60 and 3,326 is: 4,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.95 : 5,280.60 = 3,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.95/5,280.60 = 3,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.95x = 5,280.60 × 3,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.95x = 17,563,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,275.60/3,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.74

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