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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.46, 5,011.35 and 3,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.46, 5,011.35 and 3,174.82 is: 4,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.46 : 5,011.35 = 3,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.46/5,011.35 = 3,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.46x = 5,011.35 × 3,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.46x = 15,910,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910,134.21/3,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.29

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