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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.10, 4,703.04 and 2,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.10, 4,703.04 and 2,658.06 is: 3,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.10 : 4,703.04 = 2,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.10/4,703.04 = 2,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.10x = 4,703.04 × 2,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.10x = 12,500,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500,962.50/3,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.09

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