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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.06, 4,986.05 and 2,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.06, 4,986.05 and 2,623.62 is: 3,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.06 : 4,986.05 = 2,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.06/4,986.05 = 2,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.06x = 4,986.05 × 2,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.06x = 13,081,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,487.38/3,615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.61

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