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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.91, 4,970.48 and 3,133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.91, 4,970.48 and 3,133.87 is: 4,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.91 : 4,970.48 = 3,133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.91/4,970.48 = 3,133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.91x = 4,970.48 × 3,133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.91x = 15,576,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,833.57/3,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.48

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