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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.66, 4,987.44 and 2,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.66, 4,987.44 and 2,439.96 is: 3,368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.66 : 4,987.44 = 2,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.66/4,987.44 = 2,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.66x = 4,987.44 × 2,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.66x = 12,169,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169,154.10/3,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.47

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