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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.73, 4,619.63 and 2,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.73, 4,619.63 and 2,694.12 is: 3,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.73 : 4,619.63 = 2,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.73/4,619.63 = 2,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.73x = 4,619.63 × 2,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.73x = 12,445,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,859.47/3,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.53

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