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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.72, 4,993.86 and 2,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.72, 4,993.86 and 2,126.67 is: 2,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.72 : 4,993.86 = 2,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.72/4,993.86 = 2,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.72x = 4,993.86 × 2,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.72x = 10,620,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620,292.25/3,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.82

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