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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.66, 4,626.40 and 2,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.66, 4,626.40 and 2,724.90 is: 3,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.66 : 4,626.40 = 2,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.66/4,626.40 = 2,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.66x = 4,626.40 × 2,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.66x = 12,606,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,477.36/3,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.02

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