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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.16, 4,995.44 and 2,361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.16, 4,995.44 and 2,361.65 is: 3,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.16 : 4,995.44 = 2,361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.16/4,995.44 = 2,361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.16x = 4,995.44 × 2,361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.16x = 11,797,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,797,452.95/3,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.92

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