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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.76, 4,620.68 and 3,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.76, 4,620.68 and 3,191.52 is: 4,405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.76 : 4,620.68 = 3,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.76/4,620.68 = 3,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.76x = 4,620.68 × 3,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.76x = 14,746,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746,992.63/3,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.03

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