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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.20, 4,670.01 and 3,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.20, 4,670.01 and 3,083.31 is: 4,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.20 : 4,670.01 = 3,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.20/4,670.01 = 3,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.20x = 4,670.01 × 3,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.20x = 14,399,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,088.53/3,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.31

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