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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.78, 4,990.61 and 3,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.78, 4,990.61 and 3,234.23 is: 4,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.78 : 4,990.61 = 3,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.78/4,990.61 = 3,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.78x = 4,990.61 × 3,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.78x = 16,140,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,739.46/3,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.03

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