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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.29, 5,031.97 and 3,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.29, 5,031.97 and 3,163.52 is: 4,721.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.29 : 5,031.97 = 3,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.29/5,031.97 = 3,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.29x = 5,031.97 × 3,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.29x = 15,918,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918,737.73/3,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.85

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