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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.63, 4,674.98 and 3,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.63, 4,674.98 and 3,225.92 is: 4,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.63 : 4,674.98 = 3,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.63/4,674.98 = 3,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.63x = 4,674.98 × 3,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.63x = 15,081,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,096.17/3,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.04

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