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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.30, 5,044.59 and 3,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.30, 5,044.59 and 3,251.54 is: 4,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.30 : 5,044.59 = 3,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.30/5,044.59 = 3,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.30x = 5,044.59 × 3,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.30x = 16,402,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402,686.17/3,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.72

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