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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.97, 4,595.93 and 3,182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.97, 4,595.93 and 3,182.36 is: 4,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.97 : 4,595.93 = 3,182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.97/4,595.93 = 3,182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.97x = 4,595.93 × 3,182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.97x = 14,625,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,864.90/3,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.19

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