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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.56, 4,560.84 and 2,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.56, 4,560.84 and 2,724.48 is: 3,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.56 : 4,560.84 = 2,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.56/4,560.84 = 2,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.56x = 4,560.84 × 2,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.56x = 12,425,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,917.36/3,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.42

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