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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.93, 4,672.24 and 2,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.93, 4,672.24 and 2,732.32 is: 3,758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.93 : 4,672.24 = 2,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.93/4,672.24 = 2,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.93x = 4,672.24 × 2,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.93x = 12,766,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766,054.80/3,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.12

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