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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.84, 4,349.57 and 3,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.84, 4,349.57 and 3,033.51 is: 4,163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.84 : 4,349.57 = 3,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.84/4,349.57 = 3,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.84x = 4,349.57 × 3,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.84x = 13,194,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,448.92/3,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.81

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