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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.88, 4,644.64 and 2,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.88, 4,644.64 and 2,712.24 is: 3,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.88 : 4,644.64 = 2,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.88/4,644.64 = 2,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.88x = 4,644.64 × 2,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.88x = 12,597,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,378.39/3,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.48

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