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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.88, 4,642.70 and 3,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.88, 4,642.70 and 3,196.87 is: 4,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.88 : 4,642.70 = 3,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.88/4,642.70 = 3,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.88x = 4,642.70 × 3,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.88x = 14,842,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,108.35/3,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.14

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