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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.52, 4,994.28 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.52, 4,994.28 and 2,627.28 is: 3,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.52 : 4,994.28 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.52/4,994.28 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.52x = 4,994.28 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.52x = 13,121,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121,371.96/3,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.17

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