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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.61, 4,650.34 and 2,610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.61, 4,650.34 and 2,610.71 is: 3,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.61 : 4,650.34 = 2,610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.61/4,650.34 = 2,610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.61x = 4,650.34 × 2,610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.61x = 12,140,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,690.70/3,368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.07

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