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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.74, 4,595.60 and 3,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.74, 4,595.60 and 3,182.11 is: 4,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.74 : 4,595.60 = 3,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.74/4,595.60 = 3,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.74x = 4,595.60 × 3,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.74x = 14,623,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623,700.29/3,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.85

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