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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.96, 4,604.56 and 2,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.96, 4,604.56 and 2,718.88 is: 3,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.96 : 4,604.56 = 2,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.96/4,604.56 = 2,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.96x = 4,604.56 × 2,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.96x = 12,519,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519,246.09/3,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.20

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