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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.98, 4,561.29 and 2,643.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.98, 4,561.29 and 2,643.45 is: 3,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.98 : 4,561.29 = 2,643.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.98/4,561.29 = 2,643.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.98x = 4,561.29 × 2,643.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.98x = 12,057,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,057,542.05/3,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.61

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