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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.64, 4,987.94 and 2,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.64, 4,987.94 and 2,358.11 is: 3,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.64 : 4,987.94 = 2,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.64/4,987.94 = 2,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.64x = 4,987.94 × 2,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.64x = 11,762,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,762,074.46/3,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.01

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