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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.68, 4,988.17 and 2,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.68, 4,988.17 and 2,356.28 is: 3,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.68 : 4,988.17 = 2,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.68/4,988.17 = 2,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.68x = 4,988.17 × 2,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.68x = 11,753,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,753,518.60/3,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.71

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