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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.71, 5,042.97 and 3,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.71, 5,042.97 and 3,177.39 is: 4,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.71 : 5,042.97 = 3,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.71/5,042.97 = 3,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.71x = 5,042.97 × 3,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.71x = 16,023,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,482.45/3,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.47

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