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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.84, 4,996.83 and 2,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.84, 4,996.83 and 2,362.70 is: 3,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.84 : 4,996.83 = 2,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.84/4,996.83 = 2,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.84x = 4,996.83 × 2,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.84x = 11,806,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,806,010.24/3,620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.57

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