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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.61, 4,595.42 and 3,181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.61, 4,595.42 and 3,181.99 is: 4,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.61 : 4,595.42 = 3,181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.61/4,595.42 = 3,181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.61x = 4,595.42 × 3,181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.61x = 14,622,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,576.95/3,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.68

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