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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.67, 4,977.39 and 3,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.67, 4,977.39 and 3,236.19 is: 4,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.67 : 4,977.39 = 3,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.67/4,977.39 = 3,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.67x = 4,977.39 × 3,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.67x = 16,107,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107,779.74/3,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.38

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