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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.40, 5,166.36 and 3,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.40, 5,166.36 and 3,326.76 is: 4,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.40 : 5,166.36 = 3,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.40/5,166.36 = 3,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.40x = 5,166.36 × 3,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.40x = 17,187,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,239.79/3,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.36

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