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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.04, 5,033.09 and 3,164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.04, 5,033.09 and 3,164.28 is: 4,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.04 : 5,033.09 = 3,164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.04/5,033.09 = 3,164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.04x = 5,033.09 × 3,164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.04x = 15,926,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,106.03/3,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.99

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