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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.53, 5,049.39 and 3,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.53, 5,049.39 and 3,230.91 is: 4,823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.53 : 5,049.39 = 3,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.53/5,049.39 = 3,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.53x = 5,049.39 × 3,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.53x = 16,314,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,124.64/3,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.05

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