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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.46, 4,650.45 and 2,581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.46, 4,650.45 and 2,581.46 is: 3,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.46 : 4,650.45 = 2,581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.46/4,650.45 = 2,581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.46x = 4,650.45 × 2,581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.46x = 12,004,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004,950.66/3,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.43

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