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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.76, 4,601.14 and 3,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.76, 4,601.14 and 3,186.14 is: 4,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.76 : 4,601.14 = 3,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.76/4,601.14 = 3,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.76x = 4,601.14 × 3,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.76x = 14,659,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,845.23/3,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.39

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