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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.81, 4,623.12 and 2,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.81, 4,623.12 and 2,601.09 is: 3,590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.81 : 4,623.12 = 2,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.81/4,623.12 = 2,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.81x = 4,623.12 × 2,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.81x = 12,025,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,151.20/3,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.87

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