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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.72, 5,090.64 and 2,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.72, 5,090.64 and 2,462.82 is: 3,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.72 : 5,090.64 = 2,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.72/5,090.64 = 2,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.72x = 5,090.64 × 2,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.72x = 12,537,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537,330.00/3,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.01

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