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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.62, 4,967.30 and 2,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.62, 4,967.30 and 2,389.52 is: 3,296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.62 : 4,967.30 = 2,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.62/4,967.30 = 2,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.62x = 4,967.30 × 2,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.62x = 11,869,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,869,462.70/3,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.51

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