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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.03, 4,623.59 and 3,202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.03, 4,623.59 and 3,202.39 is: 4,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.03 : 4,623.59 = 3,202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.03/4,623.59 = 3,202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.03x = 4,623.59 × 3,202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.03x = 14,806,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806,538.38/3,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.82

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