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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.04, 4,677.78 and 3,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.04, 4,677.78 and 3,182.52 is: 4,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.04 : 4,677.78 = 3,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.04/4,677.78 = 3,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.04x = 4,677.78 × 3,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.04x = 14,887,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,128.41/3,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.73

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