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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.65, 5,054.40 and 3,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.65, 5,054.40 and 3,170.34 is: 4,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.65 : 5,054.40 = 3,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.65/5,054.40 = 3,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.65x = 5,054.40 × 3,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.65x = 16,024,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,166.50/3,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.80

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