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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363, 4,645.32 and 2,586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363, 4,645.32 and 2,586.64 is: 3,572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363 : 4,645.32 = 2,586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363/4,645.32 = 2,586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363x = 4,645.32 × 2,586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363x = 12,015,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,770.52/3,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.93

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