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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.56, 4,653.42 and 2,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.56, 4,653.42 and 2,626.68 is: 3,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.56 : 4,653.42 = 2,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.56/4,653.42 = 2,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.56x = 4,653.42 × 2,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.56x = 12,223,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,045.25/3,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.19

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