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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.72, 4,966.04 and 1,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.72, 4,966.04 and 1,752.40 is: 2,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.72 : 4,966.04 = 1,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.72/4,966.04 = 1,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.72x = 4,966.04 × 1,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.72x = 8,702,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,488.50/3,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.99

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