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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.93, 5,070.12 and 3,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.93, 5,070.12 and 3,152.49 is: 4,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.93 : 5,070.12 = 3,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.93/5,070.12 = 3,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.93x = 5,070.12 × 3,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.93x = 15,983,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,502.60/3,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.35

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