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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.72, 4,669.86 and 3,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.72, 4,669.86 and 3,324.72 is: 4,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.72 : 4,669.86 = 3,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.72/4,669.86 = 3,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.72x = 4,669.86 × 3,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.72x = 15,525,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,976.94/3,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.84

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