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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.03, 4,989.09 and 2,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.03, 4,989.09 and 2,607.54 is: 3,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.03 : 4,989.09 = 2,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.03/4,989.09 = 2,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.03x = 4,989.09 × 2,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.03x = 13,009,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009,270.87/3,615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.66

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