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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.21, 5,051.17 and 3,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.21, 5,051.17 and 3,079.45 is: 4,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.21 : 5,051.17 = 3,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.21/5,051.17 = 3,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.21x = 5,051.17 × 3,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.21x = 15,554,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,825.46/3,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.28

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