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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.92, 4,555.64 and 2,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.92, 4,555.64 and 2,644.64 is: 3,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.92 : 4,555.64 = 2,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.92/4,555.64 = 2,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.92x = 4,555.64 × 2,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.92x = 12,048,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,027.77/3,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.98

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