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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.67, 4,691.73 and 2,558.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.67, 4,691.73 and 2,558.86 is: 3,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.67 : 4,691.73 = 2,558.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.67/4,691.73 = 2,558.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.67x = 4,691.73 × 2,558.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.67x = 12,005,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005,480.23/3,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.37

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