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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.68, 5,032.81 and 3,298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.68, 5,032.81 and 3,298.89 is: 4,949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.68 : 5,032.81 = 3,298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.68/5,032.81 = 3,298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.68x = 5,032.81 × 3,298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.68x = 16,602,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,676.38/3,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.11

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