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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.07, 4,996.69 and 2,276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.07, 4,996.69 and 2,276.37 is: 3,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.07 : 4,996.69 = 2,276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.07/4,996.69 = 2,276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.07x = 4,996.69 × 2,276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.07x = 11,374,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374,309.52/3,621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.14

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