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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.93, 4,570.06 and 3,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.93, 4,570.06 and 3,229.69 is: 4,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.93 : 4,570.06 = 3,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.93/4,570.06 = 3,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.93x = 4,570.06 × 3,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.93x = 14,759,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759,877.08/3,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.16

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