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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.53, 5,321.04 and 3,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.53, 5,321.04 and 3,261.03 is: 4,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.53 : 5,321.04 = 3,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.53/5,321.04 = 3,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.53x = 5,321.04 × 3,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.53x = 17,352,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,068.82/3,858.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.07

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