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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.33, 5,021.40 and 3,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.33, 5,021.40 and 3,285.27 is: 4,932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.33 : 5,021.40 = 3,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.33/5,021.40 = 3,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.33x = 5,021.40 × 3,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.33x = 16,496,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496,626.21/3,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.72

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