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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,594.32 and 2,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,594.32 and 2,714.40 is: 3,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,594.32 = 2,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,594.32 = 2,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,594.32 × 2,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 12,470,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,822.21/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.42

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