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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.40, 4,674.97 and 2,510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.40, 4,674.97 and 2,510.66 is: 3,455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.40 : 4,674.97 = 2,510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.40/4,674.97 = 2,510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.40x = 4,674.97 × 2,510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.40x = 11,737,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737,260.18/3,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.79

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