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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.08, 5,160.90 and 3,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.08, 5,160.90 and 3,396.48 is: 4,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.08 : 5,160.90 = 3,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.08/5,160.90 = 3,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.08x = 5,160.90 × 3,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.08x = 17,528,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,893.63/3,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.77

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