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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.96, 5,052.24 and 3,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.96, 5,052.24 and 3,145.12 is: 4,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.96 : 5,052.24 = 3,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.96/5,052.24 = 3,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.96x = 5,052.24 × 3,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.96x = 15,889,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889,901.07/3,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.97

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