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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.29, 5,030.48 and 3,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.29, 5,030.48 and 3,162.52 is: 4,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.29 : 5,030.48 = 3,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.29/5,030.48 = 3,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.29x = 5,030.48 × 3,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.29x = 15,908,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,984.09/3,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.37

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