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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.65, 4,562.10 and 2,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.65, 4,562.10 and 2,633.70 is: 3,959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.65 : 4,562.10 = 2,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.65/4,562.10 = 2,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.65x = 4,562.10 × 2,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.65x = 12,015,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,202.77/3,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.34

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