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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.53, 4,618.76 and 3,198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.53, 4,618.76 and 3,198.89 is: 4,414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.53 : 4,618.76 = 3,198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.53/4,618.76 = 3,198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.53x = 4,618.76 × 3,198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.53x = 14,774,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,866.09/3,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.98

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