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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.96, 4,657.30 and 3,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.96, 4,657.30 and 3,011.52 is: 4,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.96 : 4,657.30 = 3,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.96/4,657.30 = 3,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.96x = 4,657.30 × 3,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.96x = 14,025,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,552.10/3,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.72

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