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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.48, 4,664.95 and 2,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.48, 4,664.95 and 2,853.96 is: 3,936.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.48 : 4,664.95 = 2,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.48/4,664.95 = 2,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.48x = 4,664.95 × 2,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.48x = 13,313,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,313,580.70/3,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.04

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