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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.08, 4,549.60 and 3,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.08, 4,549.60 and 3,229.84 is: 4,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.08 : 4,549.60 = 3,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.08/4,549.60 = 3,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.08x = 4,549.60 × 3,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.08x = 14,694,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,480.06/3,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.28

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