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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.36, 5,285.45 and 3,298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.36, 5,285.45 and 3,298.43 is: 4,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.36 : 5,285.45 = 3,298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.36/5,285.45 = 3,298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.36x = 5,285.45 × 3,298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.36x = 17,433,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433,668.66/3,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.02

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