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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.68, 4,572.62 and 2,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.68, 4,572.62 and 2,640.72 is: 3,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.68 : 4,572.62 = 2,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.68/4,572.62 = 2,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.68x = 4,572.62 × 2,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.68x = 12,075,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075,009.09/3,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.29

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