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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.66, 5,075.70 and 3,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.66, 5,075.70 and 3,032.59 is: 4,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.66 : 5,075.70 = 3,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.66/5,075.70 = 3,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.66x = 5,075.70 × 3,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.66x = 15,392,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,517.06/3,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.26

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