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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.84, 4,646.40 and 2,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.84, 4,646.40 and 2,580.48 is: 3,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.84 : 4,646.40 = 2,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.84/4,646.40 = 2,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.84x = 4,646.40 × 2,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.84x = 11,989,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989,942.27/3,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.36

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