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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.07, 5,004.85 and 3,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.07, 5,004.85 and 3,170.44 is: 4,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.07 : 5,004.85 = 3,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.07/5,004.85 = 3,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.07x = 5,004.85 × 3,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.07x = 15,867,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,556.20/3,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.79

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