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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.60, 5,010.55 and 3,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.60, 5,010.55 and 3,238.76 is: 4,838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.60 : 5,010.55 = 3,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.60/5,010.55 = 3,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.60x = 5,010.55 × 3,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.60x = 16,227,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227,968.92/3,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.97

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