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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.84, 4,759.11 and 2,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.84, 4,759.11 and 2,660.52 is: 3,672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.84 : 4,759.11 = 2,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.84/4,759.11 = 2,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.84x = 4,759.11 × 2,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.84x = 12,661,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661,707.34/3,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.36

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