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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.31, 5,033.75 and 3,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.31, 5,033.75 and 3,299.52 is: 4,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.31 : 5,033.75 = 3,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.31/5,033.75 = 3,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.31x = 5,033.75 × 3,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.31x = 16,608,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,942.30/3,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.05

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