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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.13, 4,713.44 and 2,620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.13, 4,713.44 and 2,620.26 is: 3,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.13 : 4,713.44 = 2,620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.13/4,713.44 = 2,620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.13x = 4,713.44 × 2,620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.13x = 12,350,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350,425.19/3,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.33

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