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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.08, 4,640.74 and 3,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.08, 4,640.74 and 3,332.24 is: 4,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.08 : 4,640.74 = 3,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.08/4,640.74 = 3,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.08x = 4,640.74 × 3,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.08x = 15,464,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,059.46/3,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.65

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