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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.98, 4,670.31 and 2,594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.98, 4,670.31 and 2,594.62 is: 3,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.98 : 4,670.31 = 2,594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.98/4,670.31 = 2,594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.98x = 4,670.31 × 2,594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.98x = 12,117,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117,679.73/3,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.26

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