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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.66, 5,074.19 and 3,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.66, 5,074.19 and 3,031.59 is: 4,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.66 : 5,074.19 = 3,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.66/5,074.19 = 3,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.66x = 5,074.19 × 3,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.66x = 15,382,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,382,863.66/3,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.75

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