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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.57, 4,633.96 and 2,605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.57, 4,633.96 and 2,605.31 is: 3,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.57 : 4,633.96 = 2,605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.57/4,633.96 = 2,605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.57x = 4,633.96 × 2,605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.57x = 12,072,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072,892.56/3,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.59

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