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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.07, 5,003.36 and 3,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.07, 5,003.36 and 3,169.44 is: 4,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.07 : 5,003.36 = 3,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.07/5,003.36 = 3,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.07x = 5,003.36 × 3,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.07x = 15,857,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,833.47/3,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.31

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