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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.41, 5,274.28 and 3,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.41, 5,274.28 and 3,276.42 is: 4,890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.41 : 5,274.28 = 3,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.41/5,274.28 = 3,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.41x = 5,274.28 × 3,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.41x = 17,280,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,756.48/3,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.67

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