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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.67, 5,087.70 and 3,236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.67, 5,087.70 and 3,236.81 is: 4,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.67 : 5,087.70 = 3,236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.67/5,087.70 = 3,236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.67x = 5,087.70 × 3,236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.67x = 16,467,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467,892.80/3,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.19

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