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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.95, 4,996.72 and 2,342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.95, 4,996.72 and 2,342.59 is: 3,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.95 : 4,996.72 = 2,342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.95/4,996.72 = 2,342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.95x = 4,996.72 × 2,342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.95x = 11,705,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,705,266.30/3,620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.65

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