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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.35, 4,499.96 and 2,646.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.35, 4,499.96 and 2,646.50 is: 3,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.35 : 4,499.96 = 2,646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.35/4,499.96 = 2,646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.35x = 4,499.96 × 2,646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.35x = 11,909,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,909,108.41/3,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.00

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