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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.88, 4,572.84 and 2,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.88, 4,572.84 and 2,755.28 is: 3,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.88 : 4,572.84 = 2,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.88/4,572.84 = 2,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.88x = 4,572.84 × 2,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.88x = 12,599,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,454.60/3,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.59

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