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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.68, 5,036.96 and 3,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.68, 5,036.96 and 3,166.20 is: 4,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.68 : 5,036.96 = 3,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.68/5,036.96 = 3,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.68x = 5,036.96 × 3,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.68x = 15,948,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948,022.75/3,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.80

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