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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.80, 5,046.24 and 3,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.80, 5,046.24 and 3,376.32 is: 4,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.80 : 5,046.24 = 3,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.80/5,046.24 = 3,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.80x = 5,046.24 × 3,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.80x = 17,037,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,721.04/3,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.29

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