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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.14, 4,967.98 and 3,245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.14, 4,967.98 and 3,245.57 is: 4,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.14 : 4,967.98 = 3,245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.14/4,967.98 = 3,245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.14x = 4,967.98 × 3,245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.14x = 16,123,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123,930.78/3,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.92

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