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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.16, 4,650.30 and 3,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.16, 4,650.30 and 3,012.96 is: 4,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.16 : 4,650.30 = 3,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.16/4,650.30 = 3,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.16x = 4,650.30 × 3,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.16x = 14,011,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,167.89/3,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.89

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