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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.38, 5,321.58 and 3,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.38, 5,321.58 and 3,238.18 is: 4,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.38 : 5,321.58 = 3,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.38/5,321.58 = 3,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.38x = 5,321.58 × 3,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.38x = 17,232,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,233.92/3,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.26

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