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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.61, 4,544.66 and 3,127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.61, 4,544.66 and 3,127.41 is: 4,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.61 : 4,544.66 = 3,127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.61/4,544.66 = 3,127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.61x = 4,544.66 × 3,127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.61x = 14,213,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,005.36/3,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.32

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