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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.54, 5,001.48 and 3,191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.54, 5,001.48 and 3,191.22 is: 4,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.54 : 5,001.48 = 3,191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.54/5,001.48 = 3,191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.54x = 5,001.48 × 3,191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.54x = 15,960,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,823.01/3,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.26

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