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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.58, 4,654.72 and 2,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.58, 4,654.72 and 2,536.26 is: 3,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.58 : 4,654.72 = 2,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.58/4,654.72 = 2,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.58x = 4,654.72 × 2,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.58x = 11,805,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,805,580.15/3,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.42

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