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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.91, 4,967.11 and 2,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.91, 4,967.11 and 2,656.40 is: 3,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.91 : 4,967.11 = 2,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.91/4,967.11 = 2,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.91x = 4,967.11 × 2,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.91x = 13,194,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,631.00/3,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.25

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