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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.48, 5,179.70 and 3,338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.48, 5,179.70 and 3,338.19 is: 4,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.48 : 5,179.70 = 3,338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.48/5,179.70 = 3,338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.48x = 5,179.70 × 3,338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.48x = 17,290,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,806.05/3,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.29

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