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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.24, 4,996.20 and 2,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.24, 4,996.20 and 2,848.40 is: 4,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.24 : 4,996.20 = 2,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.24/4,996.20 = 2,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.24x = 4,996.20 × 2,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.24x = 14,231,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,176.08/3,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.75

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