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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.08, 5,422.74 and 3,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.08, 5,422.74 and 3,328.96 is: 4,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.08 : 5,422.74 = 3,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.08/5,422.74 = 3,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.08x = 5,422.74 × 3,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.08x = 18,052,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,084.55/3,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.93

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