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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.30, 4,561.86 and 2,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.30, 4,561.86 and 2,644.50 is: 3,648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.30 : 4,561.86 = 2,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.30/4,561.86 = 2,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.30x = 4,561.86 × 2,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.30x = 12,063,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063,838.77/3,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.74

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