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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.51, 5,059.24 and 3,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.51, 5,059.24 and 3,010.66 is: 4,517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.51 : 5,059.24 = 3,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.51/5,059.24 = 3,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.51x = 5,059.24 × 3,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.51x = 15,231,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,651.50/3,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.75

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