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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.52, 4,640.83 and 3,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.52, 4,640.83 and 3,298.60 is: 4,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.52 : 4,640.83 = 3,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.52/4,640.83 = 3,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.52x = 4,640.83 × 3,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.52x = 15,308,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,241.84/3,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.64

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