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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.44, 4,659.68 and 2,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.44, 4,659.68 and 2,597.12 is: 3,587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.44 : 4,659.68 = 2,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.44/4,659.68 = 2,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.44x = 4,659.68 × 2,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.44x = 12,101,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,748.12/3,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.36

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