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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.05, 5,040.89 and 3,133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.05, 5,040.89 and 3,133.13 is: 4,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.05 : 5,040.89 = 3,133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.05/5,040.89 = 3,133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.05x = 5,040.89 × 3,133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.05x = 15,793,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793,784.12/3,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.80

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