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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.65, 4,618.57 and 2,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.65, 4,618.57 and 2,641.34 is: 3,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.65 : 4,618.57 = 2,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.65/4,618.57 = 2,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.65x = 4,618.57 × 2,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.65x = 12,199,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,213.68/3,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.85

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