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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.69, 4,562.60 and 2,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.69, 4,562.60 and 2,127.60 is: 2,935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.69 : 4,562.60 = 2,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.69/4,562.60 = 2,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.69x = 4,562.60 × 2,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.69x = 9,707,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,377.12/3,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.68

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