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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.54, 5,057.76 and 3,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.54, 5,057.76 and 3,166.50 is: 4,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.54 : 5,057.76 = 3,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.54/5,057.76 = 3,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.54x = 5,057.76 × 3,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.54x = 16,015,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,427.88/3,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.19

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