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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.61, 4,995.25 and 2,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.61, 4,995.25 and 2,026.16 is: 2,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.61 : 4,995.25 = 2,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.61/4,995.25 = 2,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.61x = 4,995.25 × 2,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.61x = 10,121,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,175.74/3,619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.21

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