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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.26, 5,250.96 and 3,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.26, 5,250.96 and 3,404.23 is: 4,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.26 : 5,250.96 = 3,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.26/5,250.96 = 3,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.26x = 5,250.96 × 3,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.26x = 17,875,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875,449.31/3,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.04

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