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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.63, 5,324.90 and 3,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.63, 5,324.90 and 3,258.72 is: 4,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.63 : 5,324.90 = 3,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.63/5,324.90 = 3,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.63x = 5,324.90 × 3,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.63x = 17,352,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,358.13/3,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.03

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