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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.66, 5,064.93 and 3,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.66, 5,064.93 and 3,236.58 is: 4,860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.66 : 5,064.93 = 3,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.66/5,064.93 = 3,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.66x = 5,064.93 × 3,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.66x = 16,393,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,051.14/3,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.57

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