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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.46, 4,675.08 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.46, 4,675.08 and 2,604.24 is: 3,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.46 : 4,675.08 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.46/4,675.08 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.46x = 4,675.08 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.46x = 12,175,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,030.34/3,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.40

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