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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.51, 5,069.88 and 3,188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.51, 5,069.88 and 3,188.03 is: 4,789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.51 : 5,069.88 = 3,188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.51/5,069.88 = 3,188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.51x = 5,069.88 × 3,188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.51x = 16,162,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,904.19/3,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.71

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