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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.74, 4,997.50 and 3,118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.74, 4,997.50 and 3,118.58 is: 4,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.74 : 4,997.50 = 3,118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.74/4,997.50 = 3,118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.74x = 4,997.50 × 3,118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.74x = 15,585,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,103.55/3,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.78

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