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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.73, 4,986.95 and 2,672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.73, 4,986.95 and 2,672.79 is: 3,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.73 : 4,986.95 = 2,672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.73/4,986.95 = 2,672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.73x = 4,986.95 × 2,672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.73x = 13,329,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329,056.73/3,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.43

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