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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.06, 4,573.26 and 3,178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.06, 4,573.26 and 3,178.89 is: 4,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.06 : 4,573.26 = 3,178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.06/4,573.26 = 3,178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.06x = 4,573.26 × 3,178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.06x = 14,537,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537,890.48/3,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.35

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