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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.92, 5,311.26 and 3,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.92, 5,311.26 and 3,236.28 is: 4,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.92 : 5,311.26 = 3,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.92/5,311.26 = 3,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.92x = 5,311.26 × 3,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.92x = 17,188,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,724.51/3,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.83

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