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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.68, 4,559.52 and 2,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.68, 4,559.52 and 2,607.84 is: 3,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.68 : 4,559.52 = 2,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.68/4,559.52 = 2,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.68x = 4,559.52 × 2,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.68x = 11,890,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,890,498.64/3,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.82

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