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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.56, 4,675.27 and 2,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.56, 4,675.27 and 2,604.34 is: 3,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.56 : 4,675.27 = 2,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.56/4,675.27 = 2,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.56x = 4,675.27 × 2,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.56x = 12,175,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,992.67/3,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.57

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