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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.72, 5,057.46 and 3,168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.72, 5,057.46 and 3,168.81 is: 4,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.72 : 5,057.46 = 3,168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.72/5,057.46 = 3,168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.72x = 5,057.46 × 3,168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.72x = 16,026,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,129.82/3,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.11

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