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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.20, 4,986.32 and 2,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.20, 4,986.32 and 2,622.14 is: 3,616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.20 : 4,986.32 = 2,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.20/4,986.32 = 2,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.20x = 4,986.32 × 2,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.20x = 13,074,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,829.12/3,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.63

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