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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.31, 5,054.67 and 3,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.31, 5,054.67 and 3,177.81 is: 4,774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.31 : 5,054.67 = 3,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.31/5,054.67 = 3,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.31x = 5,054.67 × 3,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.31x = 16,062,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,780.87/3,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.47

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