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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.83, 4,635.65 and 3,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.83, 4,635.65 and 3,081.99 is: 4,251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.83 : 4,635.65 = 3,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.83/4,635.65 = 3,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.83x = 4,635.65 × 3,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.83x = 14,287,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,034.65/3,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.04

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