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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.84, 5,051.97 and 3,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.84, 5,051.97 and 3,290.22 is: 4,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.84 : 5,051.97 = 3,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.84/5,051.97 = 3,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.84x = 5,051.97 × 3,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.84x = 16,622,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,092.73/3,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.22

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