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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.25, 5,052.89 and 3,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.25, 5,052.89 and 3,127.19 is: 4,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.25 : 5,052.89 = 3,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.25/5,052.89 = 3,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.25x = 5,052.89 × 3,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.25x = 15,801,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,329.63/3,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.31

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