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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.92, 4,635.63 and 2,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.92, 4,635.63 and 2,591.54 is: 3,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.92 : 4,635.63 = 2,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.92/4,635.63 = 2,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.92x = 4,635.63 × 2,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.92x = 12,013,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013,409.03/3,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.45

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