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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.49, 4,991.83 and 2,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.49, 4,991.83 and 2,955.18 is: 4,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.49 : 4,991.83 = 2,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.49/4,991.83 = 2,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.49x = 4,991.83 × 2,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.49x = 14,751,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751,767.51/3,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.65

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