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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.53, 4,651.97 and 2,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.53, 4,651.97 and 2,413.67 is: 3,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.53 : 4,651.97 = 2,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.53/4,651.97 = 2,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.53x = 4,651.97 × 2,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.53x = 11,228,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228,285.10/3,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.34

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