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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.20, 5,004.22 and 3,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.20, 5,004.22 and 3,162.04 is: 4,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.20 : 5,004.22 = 3,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.20/5,004.22 = 3,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.20x = 5,004.22 × 3,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.20x = 15,823,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,543.81/3,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.68

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