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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.98, 4,553.24 and 3,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.98, 4,553.24 and 3,261.74 is: 4,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.98 : 4,553.24 = 3,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.98/4,553.24 = 3,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.98x = 4,553.24 × 3,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.98x = 14,851,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,485.04/3,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.02

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