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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.21, 4,708.46 and 2,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.21, 4,708.46 and 2,626.13 is: 3,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.21 : 4,708.46 = 2,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.21/4,708.46 = 2,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.21x = 4,708.46 × 2,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.21x = 12,365,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,365,014.93/3,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.88

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