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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.70, 4,979.10 and 3,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.70, 4,979.10 and 3,292.40 is: 4,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.70 : 4,979.10 = 3,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.70/4,979.10 = 3,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.70x = 4,979.10 × 3,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.70x = 16,393,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,188.84/3,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.62

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