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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.33, 4,637.72 and 3,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.33, 4,637.72 and 3,083.49 is: 4,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.33 : 4,637.72 = 3,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.33/4,637.72 = 3,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.33x = 4,637.72 × 3,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.33x = 14,300,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,370.95/3,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.11

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