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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.55, 5,465.68 and 3,337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.55, 5,465.68 and 3,337.61 is: 4,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.55 : 5,465.68 = 3,337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.55/5,465.68 = 3,337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.55x = 5,465.68 × 3,337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.55x = 18,242,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,272.55/3,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.35

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