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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.56, 4,625.66 and 3,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.56, 4,625.66 and 3,047.18 is: 4,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.56 : 4,625.66 = 3,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.56/4,625.66 = 3,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.56x = 4,625.66 × 3,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.56x = 14,095,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095,180.27/3,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.05

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