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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.56, 5,061.84 and 3,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.56, 5,061.84 and 3,233.30 is: 4,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.56 : 5,061.84 = 3,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.56/5,061.84 = 3,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.56x = 5,061.84 × 3,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.56x = 16,366,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366,447.27/3,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.78

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