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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.65, 4,997.61 and 3,108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.65, 4,997.61 and 3,108.95 is: 4,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.65 : 4,997.61 = 3,108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.65/4,997.61 = 3,108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.65x = 4,997.61 × 3,108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.65x = 15,537,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,319.61/3,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.96

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