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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.88, 5,062.92 and 2,724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.88, 5,062.92 and 2,724.16 is: 4,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.88 : 5,062.92 = 2,724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.88/5,062.92 = 2,724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.88x = 5,062.92 × 2,724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.88x = 13,792,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792,204.15/3,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.15

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