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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.52, 5,250.41 and 3,308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.52, 5,250.41 and 3,308.31 is: 4,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.52 : 5,250.41 = 3,308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.52/5,250.41 = 3,308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.52x = 5,250.41 × 3,308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.52x = 17,369,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,967.37/3,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.21

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