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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.34, 4,348.88 and 3,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.34, 4,348.88 and 3,033.02 is: 4,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.34 : 4,348.88 = 3,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.34/4,348.88 = 3,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.34x = 4,348.88 × 3,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.34x = 13,190,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190,240.02/3,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.14

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