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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.51, 4,597.61 and 3,109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.51, 4,597.61 and 3,109.95 is: 4,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.51 : 4,597.61 = 3,109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.51/4,597.61 = 3,109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.51x = 4,597.61 × 3,109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.51x = 14,298,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,314.23/3,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.27

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