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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.72, 5,402.88 and 3,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.72, 5,402.88 and 3,327.36 is: 4,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.72 : 5,402.88 = 3,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.72/5,402.88 = 3,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.72x = 5,402.88 × 3,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.72x = 17,977,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,326.80/3,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.94

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