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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.02, 4,601.55 and 2,627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.02, 4,601.55 and 2,627.59 is: 3,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.02 : 4,601.55 = 2,627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.02/4,601.55 = 2,627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.02x = 4,601.55 × 2,627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.02x = 12,090,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090,970.33/3,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.20

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