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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.74, 5,021.76 and 3,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.74, 5,021.76 and 3,265.35 is: 4,935.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.74 : 5,021.76 = 3,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.74/5,021.76 = 3,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.74x = 5,021.76 × 3,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.74x = 16,397,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397,804.02/3,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.02

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