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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.80, 4,624.96 and 2,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.80, 4,624.96 and 2,611.52 is: 3,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.80 : 4,624.96 = 2,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.80/4,624.96 = 2,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.80x = 4,624.96 × 2,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.80x = 12,078,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078,175.54/3,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.72

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