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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.44, 4,998.64 and 2,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.44, 4,998.64 and 2,752.96 is: 4,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.44 : 4,998.64 = 2,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.44/4,998.64 = 2,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.44x = 4,998.64 × 2,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.44x = 13,761,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761,055.97/3,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.09

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