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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.30, 5,484.15 and 3,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.30, 5,484.15 and 3,231.30 is: 4,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.30 : 5,484.15 = 3,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.30/5,484.15 = 3,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.30x = 5,484.15 × 3,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.30x = 17,720,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720,933.90/3,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.42

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