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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.95, 4,960.08 and 3,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.95, 4,960.08 and 3,222.20 is: 4,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.95 : 4,960.08 = 3,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.95/4,960.08 = 3,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.95x = 4,960.08 × 3,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.95x = 15,982,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,382.18/3,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.27

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