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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.16, 4,967.74 and 2,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.16, 4,967.74 and 2,659.46 is: 3,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.16 : 4,967.74 = 2,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.16/4,967.74 = 2,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.16x = 4,967.74 × 2,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.16x = 13,211,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,505.82/3,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.61

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