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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.66, 4,591.26 and 2,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.66, 4,591.26 and 2,616.10 is: 3,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.66 : 4,591.26 = 2,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.66/4,591.26 = 2,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.66x = 4,591.26 × 2,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.66x = 12,011,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,195.29/3,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.67

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