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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.32, 4,995.74 and 2,559.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.32, 4,995.74 and 2,559.11 is: 3,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.32 : 4,995.74 = 2,559.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.32/4,995.74 = 2,559.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.32x = 4,995.74 × 2,559.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.32x = 12,784,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,657.71/3,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.38

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