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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.06, 5,050.26 and 3,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.06, 5,050.26 and 3,255.30 is: 4,875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.06 : 5,050.26 = 3,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.06/5,050.26 = 3,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.06x = 5,050.26 × 3,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.06x = 16,440,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,111.38/3,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.39

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