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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.93, 5,413.91 and 2,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.93, 5,413.91 and 2,684.16 is: 4,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.93 : 5,413.91 = 2,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.93/5,413.91 = 2,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.93x = 5,413.91 × 2,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.93x = 14,531,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,787.24/3,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.16

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