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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.04, 4,716.66 and 2,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.04, 4,716.66 and 2,604.64 is: 3,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.04 : 4,716.66 = 2,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.04/4,716.66 = 2,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.04x = 4,716.66 × 2,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.04x = 12,285,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,201.30/3,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.01

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