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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.08, 5,064.12 and 1,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.08, 5,064.12 and 1,732.32 is: 2,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.08 : 5,064.12 = 1,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.08/5,064.12 = 1,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.08x = 5,064.12 × 1,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.08x = 8,772,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772,676.36/3,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.48

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