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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.93, 4,622.51 and 2,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.93, 4,622.51 and 2,766.44 is: 3,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.93 : 4,622.51 = 2,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.93/4,622.51 = 2,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.93x = 4,622.51 × 2,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.93x = 12,787,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,880.37/3,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.40

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