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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 4,647.96 and 2,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 4,647.96 and 2,739.68 is: 3,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 4,647.96 = 2,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/4,647.96 = 2,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 4,647.96 × 2,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 12,733,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733,923.05/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.63

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