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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 4,616.53 and 2,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 4,616.53 and 2,637.92 is: 3,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 4,616.53 = 2,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/4,616.53 = 2,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 4,616.53 × 2,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 12,178,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,036.82/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.66

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