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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.52, 5,235.18 and 3,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.52, 5,235.18 and 3,266.08 is: 4,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.52 : 5,235.18 = 3,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.52/5,235.18 = 3,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.52x = 5,235.18 × 3,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.52x = 17,098,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,516.69/3,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.81

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