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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.63, 4,686.35 and 3,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.63, 4,686.35 and 3,283.32 is: 4,528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.63 : 4,686.35 = 3,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.63/4,686.35 = 3,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.63x = 4,686.35 × 3,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.63x = 15,386,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,386,786.68/3,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.68

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