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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.92, 4,655.93 and 2,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.92, 4,655.93 and 2,581.23 is: 3,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.92 : 4,655.93 = 2,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.92/4,655.93 = 2,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.92x = 4,655.93 × 2,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.92x = 12,018,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018,026.19/3,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.87

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