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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.72, 4,951.20 and 2,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.72, 4,951.20 and 2,332.04 is: 3,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.72 : 4,951.20 = 2,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.72/4,951.20 = 2,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.72x = 4,951.20 × 2,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.72x = 11,546,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546,396.45/3,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.20

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