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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.96, 4,674.40 and 2,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.96, 4,674.40 and 2,792.48 is: 3,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.96 : 4,674.40 = 2,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.96/4,674.40 = 2,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.96x = 4,674.40 × 2,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.96x = 13,053,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,168.51/3,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.51

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