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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.16, 5,004.98 and 3,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.16, 5,004.98 and 3,170.54 is: 4,723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.16 : 5,004.98 = 3,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.16/5,004.98 = 3,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.16x = 5,004.98 × 3,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.16x = 15,868,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868,472.19/3,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.94

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