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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.70, 5,264.85 and 3,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.70, 5,264.85 and 3,244.27 is: 4,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.70 : 5,264.85 = 3,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.70/5,264.85 = 3,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.70x = 5,264.85 × 3,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.70x = 17,080,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080,594.91/3,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.34

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