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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.66, 5,060.40 and 3,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.66, 5,060.40 and 3,174.34 is: 4,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.66 : 5,060.40 = 3,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.66/5,060.40 = 3,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.66x = 5,060.40 × 3,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.66x = 16,063,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,430.14/3,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.79

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