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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.54, 5,033.84 and 3,164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.54, 5,033.84 and 3,164.78 is: 4,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.54 : 5,033.84 = 3,164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.54/5,033.84 = 3,164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.54x = 5,033.84 × 3,164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.54x = 15,930,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,955.16/3,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.73

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