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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.80, 4,615.93 and 3,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.80, 4,615.93 and 3,283.82 is: 4,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.80 : 4,615.93 = 3,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.80/4,615.93 = 3,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.80x = 4,615.93 × 3,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.80x = 15,157,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,860.17/3,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.82

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