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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.93, 4,673.03 and 2,602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.93, 4,673.03 and 2,602.71 is: 3,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.93 : 4,673.03 = 2,602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.93/4,673.03 = 2,602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.93x = 4,673.03 × 2,602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.93x = 12,162,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,528.90/3,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.33

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