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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.13, 4,988.67 and 2,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.13, 4,988.67 and 2,621.66 is: 3,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.13 : 4,988.67 = 2,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.13/4,988.67 = 2,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.13x = 4,988.67 × 2,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.13x = 13,078,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,596.59/3,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.74

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