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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.64, 4,978.62 and 2,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.64, 4,978.62 and 2,824.32 is: 3,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.64 : 4,978.62 = 2,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.64/4,978.62 = 2,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.64x = 4,978.62 × 2,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.64x = 14,061,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,216.04/3,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.30

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