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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 4,621.41 and 3,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 4,621.41 and 3,226.41 is: 4,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 4,621.41 = 3,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/4,621.41 = 3,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 4,621.41 × 3,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 14,910,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910,563.44/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.01

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