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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.57, 5,004.10 and 3,169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.57, 5,004.10 and 3,169.94 is: 4,723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.57 : 5,004.10 = 3,169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.57/5,004.10 = 3,169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.57x = 5,004.10 × 3,169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.57x = 15,862,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,696.75/3,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.05

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