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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.16, 4,640.71 and 2,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.16, 4,640.71 and 2,623.06 is: 3,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.16 : 4,640.71 = 2,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.16/4,640.71 = 2,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.16x = 4,640.71 × 2,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.16x = 12,172,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,824.45/3,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.02

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