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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.31, 4,625.19 and 2,602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.31, 4,625.19 and 2,602.59 is: 3,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.31 : 4,625.19 = 2,602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.31/4,625.19 = 2,602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.31x = 4,625.19 × 2,602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.31x = 12,037,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,037,473.24/3,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.94

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