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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.72, 4,646.46 and 3,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.72, 4,646.46 and 3,114.52 is: 4,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.72 : 4,646.46 = 3,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.72/4,646.46 = 3,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.72x = 4,646.46 × 3,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.72x = 14,471,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,492.60/3,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.48

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