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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.91, 4,752.84 and 2,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.91, 4,752.84 and 2,607.18 is: 3,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.91 : 4,752.84 = 2,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.91/4,752.84 = 2,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.91x = 4,752.84 × 2,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.91x = 12,391,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,509.39/3,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.09

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