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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.48, 5,033.52 and 2,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.48, 5,033.52 and 2,875.68 is: 4,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.48 : 5,033.52 = 2,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.48/5,033.52 = 2,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.48x = 5,033.52 × 2,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.48x = 14,474,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,792.79/3,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.03

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