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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.94, 4,627.36 and 2,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.94, 4,627.36 and 2,792.24 is: 3,856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.94 : 4,627.36 = 2,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.94/4,627.36 = 2,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.94x = 4,627.36 × 2,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.94x = 12,920,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920,699.69/3,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.99

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