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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.35, 4,668.94 and 3,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.35, 4,668.94 and 3,027.64 is: 4,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.35 : 4,668.94 = 3,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.35/4,668.94 = 3,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.35x = 4,668.94 × 3,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.35x = 14,135,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135,869.50/3,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.30

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