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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.96, 5,050.74 and 3,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.96, 5,050.74 and 3,144.12 is: 4,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.96 : 5,050.74 = 3,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.96/5,050.74 = 3,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.96x = 5,050.74 × 3,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.96x = 15,880,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,132.65/3,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.47

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