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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.18, 5,001.35 and 3,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.18, 5,001.35 and 3,131.26 is: 4,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.18 : 5,001.35 = 3,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.18/5,001.35 = 3,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.18x = 5,001.35 × 3,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.18x = 15,660,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,499.04/3,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.77

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