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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.27, 4,950.32 and 3,289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.27, 4,950.32 and 3,289.95 is: 4,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.27 : 4,950.32 = 3,289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.27/4,950.32 = 3,289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.27x = 4,950.32 × 3,289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.27x = 16,286,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,288.83/3,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.97

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