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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.60, 5,016.90 and 3,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.60, 5,016.90 and 3,312.20 is: 4,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.60 : 5,016.90 = 3,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.60/5,016.90 = 3,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.60x = 5,016.90 × 3,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.60x = 16,616,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616,976.18/3,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.30

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