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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.73, 5,169.15 and 3,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.73, 5,169.15 and 3,127.55 is: 4,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.73 : 5,169.15 = 3,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.73/5,169.15 = 3,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.73x = 5,169.15 × 3,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.73x = 16,166,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166,749.24/3,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.22

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