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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.68, 4,632.42 and 2,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.68, 4,632.42 and 2,607.84 is: 3,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.68 : 4,632.42 = 2,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.68/4,632.42 = 2,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.68x = 4,632.42 × 2,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.68x = 12,080,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080,610.17/3,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.05

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