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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.97, 5,378.42 and 3,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.97, 5,378.42 and 3,332.43 is: 4,974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.97 : 5,378.42 = 3,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.97/5,378.42 = 3,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.97x = 5,378.42 × 3,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.97x = 17,923,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,191.50/3,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.56

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