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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.52, 4,969.36 and 2,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.52, 4,969.36 and 2,701.64 is: 4,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.52 : 4,969.36 = 2,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.52/4,969.36 = 2,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.52x = 4,969.36 × 2,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.52x = 13,425,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,421.75/3,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.93

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