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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.22, 5,171.59 and 3,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.22, 5,171.59 and 3,363.48 is: 5,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.22 : 5,171.59 = 3,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.22/5,171.59 = 3,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.22x = 5,171.59 × 3,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.22x = 17,394,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,539.53/3,467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.85

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