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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.88, 4,687.22 and 3,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.88, 4,687.22 and 3,326.28 is: 4,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.88 : 4,687.22 = 3,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.88/4,687.22 = 3,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.88x = 4,687.22 × 3,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.88x = 15,591,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591,006.14/3,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.75

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