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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.80, 4,608.52 and 2,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.80, 4,608.52 and 2,712.04 is: 3,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.80 : 4,608.52 = 2,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.80/4,608.52 = 2,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.80x = 4,608.52 × 2,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.80x = 12,498,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,490.58/3,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.17

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