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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.40, 4,656.96 and 2,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.40, 4,656.96 and 2,584.08 is: 3,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.40 : 4,656.96 = 2,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.40/4,656.96 = 2,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.40x = 4,656.96 × 2,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.40x = 12,033,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033,957.20/3,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.42

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