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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.23, 5,058.80 and 3,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.23, 5,058.80 and 3,167.19 is: 4,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.23 : 5,058.80 = 3,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.23/5,058.80 = 3,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.23x = 5,058.80 × 3,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.23x = 16,022,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,164.94/3,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.21

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