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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.66, 5,021.60 and 3,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.66, 5,021.60 and 3,277.18 is: 4,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.66 : 5,021.60 = 3,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.66/5,021.60 = 3,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.66x = 5,021.60 × 3,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.66x = 16,456,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456,687.09/3,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.04

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