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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.60, 4,994.40 and 3,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.60, 4,994.40 and 3,305.30 is: 4,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.60 : 4,994.40 = 3,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.60/4,994.40 = 3,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.60x = 4,994.40 × 3,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.60x = 16,507,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,990.32/3,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.95

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