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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.74, 4,632.42 and 3,135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.74, 4,632.42 and 3,135.18 is: 4,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.74 : 4,632.42 = 3,135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.74/4,632.42 = 3,135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.74x = 4,632.42 × 3,135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.74x = 14,523,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,470.54/3,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.08

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