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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.83, 5,318.68 and 3,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.83, 5,318.68 and 3,327.40 is: 4,986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.83 : 5,318.68 = 3,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.83/5,318.68 = 3,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.83x = 5,318.68 × 3,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.83x = 17,697,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,375.83/3,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.82

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