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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.64, 4,665.66 and 3,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.64, 4,665.66 and 3,063.24 is: 4,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.64 : 4,665.66 = 3,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.64/4,665.66 = 3,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.64x = 4,665.66 × 3,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.64x = 14,292,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,036.34/3,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.37

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