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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.52, 4,666.59 and 3,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.52, 4,666.59 and 3,287.88 is: 4,554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.52 : 4,666.59 = 3,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.52/4,666.59 = 3,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.52x = 4,666.59 × 3,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.52x = 15,343,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343,187.93/3,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.88

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