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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.76, 4,719.96 and 2,672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.76, 4,719.96 and 2,672.24 is: 3,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.76 : 4,719.96 = 2,672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.76/4,719.96 = 2,672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.76x = 4,719.96 × 2,672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.76x = 12,612,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,865.91/3,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.23

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