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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.56, 4,627.68 and 2,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.56, 4,627.68 and 2,607.20 is: 3,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.56 : 4,627.68 = 2,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.56/4,627.68 = 2,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.56x = 4,627.68 × 2,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.56x = 12,065,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065,287.30/3,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.68

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