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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.49, 4,544.72 and 2,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.49, 4,544.72 and 2,621.52 is: 3,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.49 : 4,544.72 = 2,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.49/4,544.72 = 2,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.49x = 4,544.72 × 2,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.49x = 11,914,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,914,071.10/3,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.56

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