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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.33, 4,632.44 and 3,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.33, 4,632.44 and 3,146.13 is: 4,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.33 : 4,632.44 = 3,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.33/4,632.44 = 3,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.33x = 4,632.44 × 3,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.33x = 14,574,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,258.46/3,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.61

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