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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.36, 4,982.62 and 3,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.36, 4,982.62 and 3,069.40 is: 4,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.36 : 4,982.62 = 3,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.36/4,982.62 = 3,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.36x = 4,982.62 × 3,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.36x = 15,293,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293,653.83/3,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.02

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