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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.66, 4,994.26 and 2,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.66, 4,994.26 and 2,627.06 is: 3,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.66 : 4,994.26 = 2,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.66/4,994.26 = 2,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.66x = 4,994.26 × 2,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.66x = 13,120,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120,189.14/3,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.71

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