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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.38, 4,992.68 and 2,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.38, 4,992.68 and 2,428.06 is: 3,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.38 : 4,992.68 = 2,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.38/4,992.68 = 2,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.38x = 4,992.68 × 2,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.38x = 12,122,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,526.60/3,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.41

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