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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.48, 5,060.67 and 3,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.48, 5,060.67 and 3,168.44 is: 4,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.48 : 5,060.67 = 3,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.48/5,060.67 = 3,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.48x = 5,060.67 × 3,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.48x = 16,034,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,429.25/3,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.09

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