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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.99, 5,166.35 and 3,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.99, 5,166.35 and 3,348.33 is: 4,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.99 : 5,166.35 = 3,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.99/5,166.35 = 3,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.99x = 5,166.35 × 3,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.99x = 17,298,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,644.70/3,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.85

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