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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.60, 5,112.90 and 2,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.60, 5,112.90 and 2,832.60 is: 4,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.60 : 5,112.90 = 2,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.60/5,112.90 = 2,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.60x = 5,112.90 × 2,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.60x = 14,482,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482,800.54/3,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.90

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