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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.67, 4,617.26 and 3,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.67, 4,617.26 and 3,223.41 is: 4,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.67 : 4,617.26 = 3,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.67/4,617.26 = 3,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.67x = 4,617.26 × 3,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.67x = 14,883,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883,305.94/3,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.85

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