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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.63, 4,995.63 and 2,128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.63, 4,995.63 and 2,128.61 is: 2,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.63 : 4,995.63 = 2,128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.63/4,995.63 = 2,128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.63x = 4,995.63 × 2,128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.63x = 10,633,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633,723.00/3,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.99

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