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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.99, 4,746.93 and 2,636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.99, 4,746.93 and 2,636.17 is: 3,633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.99 : 4,746.93 = 2,636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.99/4,746.93 = 2,636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.99x = 4,746.93 × 2,636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.99x = 12,513,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,713.47/3,443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.49

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