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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.72, 4,967.57 and 2,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.72, 4,967.57 and 2,658.74 is: 3,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.72 : 4,967.57 = 2,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.72/4,967.57 = 2,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.72x = 4,967.57 × 2,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.72x = 13,207,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,207,458.87/3,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.00

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