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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.68, 7,244.80 and 3,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.68, 7,244.80 and 3,372 is: 5,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.68 : 7,244.80 = 3,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.68/7,244.80 = 3,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.68x = 7,244.80 × 3,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.68x = 24,429,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,465.60/4,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.92

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