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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.55, 4,983.93 and 3,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.55, 4,983.93 and 3,129 is: 4,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.55 : 4,983.93 = 3,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.55/4,983.93 = 3,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.55x = 4,983.93 × 3,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.55x = 15,594,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,594,716.97/3,326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.96

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