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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.54, 4,567.77 and 2,642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.54, 4,567.77 and 2,642.52 is: 3,650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.54 : 4,567.77 = 2,642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.54/4,567.77 = 2,642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.54x = 4,567.77 × 2,642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.54x = 12,070,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070,423.58/3,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.47

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