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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.80, 4,618.70 and 3,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.80, 4,618.70 and 3,285.82 is: 4,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.80 : 4,618.70 = 3,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.80/4,618.70 = 3,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.80x = 4,618.70 × 3,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.80x = 15,176,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,176,216.83/3,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.59

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