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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.67, 4,760.64 and 2,605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.67, 4,760.64 and 2,605.10 is: 3,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.67 : 4,760.64 = 2,605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.67/4,760.64 = 2,605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.67x = 4,760.64 × 2,605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.67x = 12,401,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401,955.17/3,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.33

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