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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.90, 4,655.48 and 3,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.90, 4,655.48 and 3,016.71 is: 4,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.90 : 4,655.48 = 3,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.90/4,655.48 = 3,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.90x = 4,655.48 × 3,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.90x = 14,044,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,217.99/3,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.08

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