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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.60, 7,356.72 and 3,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.60, 7,356.72 and 3,341.80 is: 4,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.60 : 7,356.72 = 3,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.60/7,356.72 = 3,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.60x = 7,356.72 × 3,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.60x = 24,584,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584,686.90/5,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.26

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