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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.50, 4,619.64 and 2,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.50, 4,619.64 and 2,002.58 is: 2,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.50 : 4,619.64 = 2,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.50/4,619.64 = 2,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.50x = 4,619.64 × 2,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.50x = 9,251,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,198.67/3,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.44

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