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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.16, 5,074.94 and 3,032.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.16, 5,074.94 and 3,032.09 is: 4,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.16 : 5,074.94 = 3,032.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.16/5,074.94 = 3,032.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.16x = 5,074.94 × 3,032.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.16x = 15,387,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387,674.82/3,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.50

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