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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.35, 5,044.68 and 3,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.35, 5,044.68 and 3,251.56 is: 4,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.35 : 5,044.68 = 3,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.35/5,044.68 = 3,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.35x = 5,044.68 × 3,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.35x = 16,403,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,079.70/3,368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.77

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