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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.04, 4,616.28 and 3,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.04, 4,616.28 and 3,284.06 is: 4,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.04 : 4,616.28 = 3,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.04/4,616.28 = 3,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.04x = 4,616.28 × 3,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.04x = 15,160,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160,152.04/3,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.17

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