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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.21, 5,052.72 and 3,183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.21, 5,052.72 and 3,183.89 is: 4,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.21 : 5,052.72 = 3,183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.21/5,052.72 = 3,183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.21x = 5,052.72 × 3,183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.21x = 16,087,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087,304.68/3,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.22

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