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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.46 and 3,166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.52, 5,027.46 and 3,166.84 is: 4,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.52 : 5,027.46 = 3,166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.52/5,027.46 = 3,166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.52x = 5,027.46 × 3,166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.52x = 15,921,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,161.43/3,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.43

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