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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.29, 5,033.46 and 3,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.29, 5,033.46 and 3,164.52 is: 4,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.29 : 5,033.46 = 3,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.29/5,033.46 = 3,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.29x = 5,033.46 × 3,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.29x = 15,928,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,484.84/3,372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.34

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