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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.67, 4,625.55 and 3,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.67, 4,625.55 and 3,229.41 is: 4,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.67 : 4,625.55 = 3,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.67/4,625.55 = 3,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.67x = 4,625.55 × 3,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.67x = 14,937,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,797.43/3,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.15

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