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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.84, 4,656.98 and 2,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.84, 4,656.98 and 2,630.92 is: 3,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.84 : 4,656.98 = 2,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.84/4,656.98 = 2,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.84x = 4,656.98 × 2,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.84x = 12,252,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,141.82/3,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.29

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