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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.64, 4,979.33 and 2,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.64, 4,979.33 and 2,346.50 is: 3,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.64 : 4,979.33 = 2,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.64/4,979.33 = 2,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.64x = 4,979.33 × 2,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.64x = 11,683,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,683,961.22/3,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.68

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