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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.80, 4,966.32 and 2,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.80, 4,966.32 and 2,732.64 is: 4,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.80 : 4,966.32 = 2,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.80/4,966.32 = 2,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.80x = 4,966.32 × 2,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.80x = 13,571,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571,164.68/3,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.06

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