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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.47, 4,997.60 and 2,437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.47, 4,997.60 and 2,437.49 is: 3,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.47 : 4,997.60 = 2,437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.47/4,997.60 = 2,437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.47x = 4,997.60 × 2,437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.47x = 12,181,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181,562.85/3,618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.50

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