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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.98, 4,902.96 and 2,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.98, 4,902.96 and 2,662.24 is: 3,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.98 : 4,902.96 = 2,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.98/4,902.96 = 2,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.98x = 4,902.96 × 2,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.98x = 13,052,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,856.23/3,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.95

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