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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.54, 4,967.34 and 2,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.54, 4,967.34 and 2,658.60 is: 3,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.54 : 4,967.34 = 2,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.54/4,967.34 = 2,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.54x = 4,967.34 × 2,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.54x = 13,206,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,170.12/3,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.83

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