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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.91, 5,058.32 and 3,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.91, 5,058.32 and 3,166.88 is: 4,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.91 : 5,058.32 = 3,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.91/5,058.32 = 3,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.91x = 5,058.32 × 3,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.91x = 16,019,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,051.32/3,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.74

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