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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.38, 5,028.86 and 3,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.38, 5,028.86 and 3,265.22 is: 4,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.38 : 5,028.86 = 3,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.38/5,028.86 = 3,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.38x = 5,028.86 × 3,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.38x = 16,420,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420,334.25/3,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.82

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