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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.65, 4,638.66 and 2,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.65, 4,638.66 and 2,565.56 is: 3,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.65 : 4,638.66 = 2,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.65/4,638.66 = 2,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.65x = 4,638.66 × 2,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.65x = 11,900,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900,760.55/3,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.05

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