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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.52, 5,044.26 and 2,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.52, 5,044.26 and 2,437.48 is: 3,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.52 : 5,044.26 = 2,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.52/5,044.26 = 2,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.52x = 5,044.26 × 2,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.52x = 12,295,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,295,282.86/3,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.73

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