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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.54, 4,992.84 and 2,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.54, 4,992.84 and 2,290.68 is: 3,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.54 : 4,992.84 = 2,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.54/4,992.84 = 2,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.54x = 4,992.84 × 2,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.54x = 11,436,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436,998.73/3,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.67

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