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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.93, 5,068.62 and 3,151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.93, 5,068.62 and 3,151.49 is: 4,735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.93 : 5,068.62 = 3,151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.93/5,068.62 = 3,151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.93x = 5,068.62 × 3,151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.93x = 15,973,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,679.90/3,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.85

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