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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.89, 4,584.44 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.89, 4,584.44 and 2,732.19 is: 3,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.89 : 4,584.44 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.89/4,584.44 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.89x = 4,584.44 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.89x = 12,525,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,547.46/3,331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.29

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