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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.93, 5,077.82 and 3,260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.93, 5,077.82 and 3,260.95 is: 4,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.93 : 5,077.82 = 3,260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.93/5,077.82 = 3,260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.93x = 5,077.82 × 3,260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.93x = 16,558,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558,512.59/3,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.06

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