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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.92, 4,662.36 and 3,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.92, 4,662.36 and 3,011.28 is: 4,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.92 : 4,662.36 = 3,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.92/4,662.36 = 3,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.92x = 4,662.36 × 3,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.92x = 14,039,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,671.42/3,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.85

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