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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.69, 5,049.68 and 3,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.69, 5,049.68 and 3,254.91 is: 4,874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.69 : 5,049.68 = 3,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.69/5,049.68 = 3,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.69x = 5,049.68 × 3,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.69x = 16,436,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436,237.65/3,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.78

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