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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.60, 4,986.68 and 2,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.60, 4,986.68 and 2,672.58 is: 3,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.60 : 4,986.68 = 2,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.60/4,986.68 = 2,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.60x = 4,986.68 × 2,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.60x = 13,327,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,327,301.23/3,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.07

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