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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.41, 5,247.99 and 3,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.41, 5,247.99 and 3,364.32 is: 4,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.41 : 5,247.99 = 3,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.41/5,247.99 = 3,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.41x = 5,247.99 × 3,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.41x = 17,655,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,917.72/3,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.74

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