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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.98, 4,892.61 and 2,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.98, 4,892.61 and 2,663.89 is: 3,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.98 : 4,892.61 = 2,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.98/4,892.61 = 2,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.98x = 4,892.61 × 2,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.98x = 13,033,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,374.85/3,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.54

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