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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.98, 5,329.73 and 3,307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.98, 5,329.73 and 3,307.29 is: 4,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.98 : 5,329.73 = 3,307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.98/5,329.73 = 3,307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.98x = 5,329.73 × 3,307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.98x = 17,626,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,626,962.73/3,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.69

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