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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.94, 4,575.84 and 2,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.94, 4,575.84 and 2,654.72 is: 3,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.94 : 4,575.84 = 2,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.94/4,575.84 = 2,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.94x = 4,575.84 × 2,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.94x = 12,147,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,573.96/3,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.28

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