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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.39, 4,474.91 and 3,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.39, 4,474.91 and 3,155.75 is: 4,367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.39 : 4,474.91 = 3,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.39/4,474.91 = 3,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.39x = 4,474.91 × 3,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.39x = 14,121,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,679.92/3,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.45

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