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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.23, 5,061.80 and 3,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.23, 5,061.80 and 3,169.19 is: 4,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.23 : 5,061.80 = 3,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.23/5,061.80 = 3,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.23x = 5,061.80 × 3,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.23x = 16,041,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041,805.94/3,374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.21

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