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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.13, 5,059.58 and 3,271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.13, 5,059.58 and 3,271.61 is: 4,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.13 : 5,059.58 = 3,271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.13/5,059.58 = 3,271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.13x = 5,059.58 × 3,271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.13x = 16,552,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552,930.87/3,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.30

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