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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.56, 5,055.29 and 2,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.56, 5,055.29 and 2,329.19 is: 3,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.56 : 5,055.29 = 2,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.56/5,055.29 = 2,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.56x = 5,055.29 × 2,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.56x = 11,774,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,774,693.99/3,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.33

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