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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.55, 4,618.36 and 3,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.55, 4,618.36 and 3,285.57 is: 4,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.55 : 4,618.36 = 3,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.55/4,618.36 = 3,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.55x = 4,618.36 × 3,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.55x = 15,173,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,945.07/3,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.25

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