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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.54, 5,079.14 and 3,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.54, 5,079.14 and 3,233.34 is: 4,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.54 : 5,079.14 = 3,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.54/5,079.14 = 3,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.54x = 5,079.14 × 3,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.54x = 16,422,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,586.53/3,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.51

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