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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.58, 4,651.41 and 2,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.58, 4,651.41 and 2,832.13 is: 3,906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.58 : 4,651.41 = 2,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.58/4,651.41 = 2,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.58x = 4,651.41 × 2,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.58x = 13,173,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,173,397.80/3,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.03

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