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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.82, 4,636.30 and 2,613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.82, 4,636.30 and 2,613.46 is: 3,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.82 : 4,636.30 = 2,613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.82/4,636.30 = 2,613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.82x = 4,636.30 × 2,613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.82x = 12,116,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116,784.60/3,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.31

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