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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.06, 4,998.66 and 2,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.06, 4,998.66 and 2,427.93 is: 3,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.06 : 4,998.66 = 2,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.06/4,998.66 = 2,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.06x = 4,998.66 × 2,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.06x = 12,136,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,136,396.57/3,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.61

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