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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.33, 5,467.48 and 3,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.33, 5,467.48 and 3,297.53 is: 4,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.33 : 5,467.48 = 3,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.33/5,467.48 = 3,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.33x = 5,467.48 × 3,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.33x = 18,029,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,184.75/3,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.30

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