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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.09, 4,993.52 and 2,627.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.09, 4,993.52 and 2,627.87 is: 3,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.09 : 4,993.52 = 2,627.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.09/4,993.52 = 2,627.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.09x = 4,993.52 × 2,627.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.09x = 13,122,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122,283.30/3,618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.85

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