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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.63, 4,629.56 and 2,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.63, 4,629.56 and 2,624.36 is: 3,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.63 : 4,629.56 = 2,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.63/4,629.56 = 2,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.63x = 4,629.56 × 2,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.63x = 12,149,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,149,632.08/3,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.04

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