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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.16, 5,074.62 and 3,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.16, 5,074.62 and 3,363.88 is: 5,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.16 : 5,074.62 = 3,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.16/5,074.62 = 3,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.16x = 5,074.62 × 3,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.16x = 17,070,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,412.73/3,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.69

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