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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.72, 4,957.63 and 2,646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.72, 4,957.63 and 2,646.62 is: 3,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.72 : 4,957.63 = 2,646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.72/4,957.63 = 2,646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.72x = 4,957.63 × 2,646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.72x = 13,120,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120,931.31/3,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.13

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