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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.17, 5,245.49 and 3,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.17, 5,245.49 and 3,272.94 is: 4,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.17 : 5,245.49 = 3,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.17/5,245.49 = 3,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.17x = 5,245.49 × 3,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.17x = 17,168,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,131.45/3,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.16

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