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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.67, 4,623.64 and 2,722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.67, 4,623.64 and 2,722.91 is: 3,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.67 : 4,623.64 = 2,722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.67/4,623.64 = 2,722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.67x = 4,623.64 × 2,722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.67x = 12,589,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,725.67/3,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.26

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