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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.08, 4,968.12 and 1,776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.08, 4,968.12 and 1,776.08 is: 2,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.08 : 4,968.12 = 1,776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.08/4,968.12 = 1,776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.08x = 4,968.12 × 1,776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.08x = 8,823,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,778.57/3,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.12

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