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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.09, 5,050.32 and 3,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.09, 5,050.32 and 3,255.30 is: 4,875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.09 : 5,050.32 = 3,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.09/5,050.32 = 3,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.09x = 5,050.32 × 3,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.09x = 16,440,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,306.70/3,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.41

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