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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.53, 5,042.28 and 3,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.53, 5,042.28 and 3,173.43 is: 4,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.53 : 5,042.28 = 3,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.53/5,042.28 = 3,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.53x = 5,042.28 × 3,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.53x = 16,001,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,322.62/3,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.65

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