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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.12, 4,972.44 and 1,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.12, 4,972.44 and 1,756.96 is: 2,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.12 : 4,972.44 = 1,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.12/4,972.44 = 1,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.12x = 4,972.44 × 1,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.12x = 8,736,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,378.18/3,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.52

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