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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.52, 5,395.68 and 2,679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.52, 5,395.68 and 2,679.66 is: 4,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.52 : 5,395.68 = 2,679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.52/5,395.68 = 2,679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.52x = 5,395.68 × 2,679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.52x = 14,458,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458,587.87/3,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.46

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