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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.57, 4,651.99 and 3,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.57, 4,651.99 and 3,329.83 is: 4,591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.57 : 4,651.99 = 3,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.57/4,651.99 = 3,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.57x = 4,651.99 × 3,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.57x = 15,490,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490,335.86/3,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.67

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