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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.52, 5,374.88 and 2,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.52, 5,374.88 and 2,720.48 is: 3,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.52 : 5,374.88 = 2,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.52/5,374.88 = 2,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.52x = 5,374.88 × 2,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.52x = 14,622,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,253.54/3,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.84

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