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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,799.97, 5,672.45 and 3,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,799.97, 5,672.45 and 3,283.29 is: 4,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,799.97 : 5,672.45 = 3,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,799.97/5,672.45 = 3,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,799.97x = 5,672.45 × 3,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,799.97x = 18,624,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,306.57/3,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.17

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