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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.38, 4,664.52 and 2,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.38, 4,664.52 and 2,752.62 is: 3,797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.38 : 4,664.52 = 2,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.38/4,664.52 = 2,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.38x = 4,664.52 × 2,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.38x = 12,839,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,651.04/3,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.16

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