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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.56, 4,022.16 and 2,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.56, 4,022.16 and 2,624.96 is: 3,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.56 : 4,022.16 = 2,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.56/4,022.16 = 2,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.56x = 4,022.16 × 2,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.56x = 10,558,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,558,009.11/2,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.02

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