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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.46, 4,643.56 and 2,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.46, 4,643.56 and 2,658.13 is: 3,665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.46 : 4,643.56 = 2,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.46/4,643.56 = 2,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.46x = 4,643.56 × 2,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.46x = 12,343,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,186.14/3,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.43

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