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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.02, 5,049.82 and 2,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.02, 5,049.82 and 2,329.24 is: 3,488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.02 : 5,049.82 = 2,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.02/5,049.82 = 2,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.02x = 5,049.82 × 2,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.02x = 11,762,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,762,242.74/3,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.19

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