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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.64, 4,991.92 and 2,437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.64, 4,991.92 and 2,437.66 is: 3,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.64 : 4,991.92 = 2,437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.64/4,991.92 = 2,437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.64x = 4,991.92 × 2,437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.64x = 12,168,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168,603.71/3,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.76

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