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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.81, 4,543.16 and 3,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.81, 4,543.16 and 3,076.25 is: 4,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.81 : 4,543.16 = 3,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.81/4,543.16 = 3,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.81x = 4,543.16 × 3,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.81x = 13,975,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975,857.85/3,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.36

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