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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.62, 4,997.49 and 2,877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.62, 4,997.49 and 2,877.38 is: 3,970.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.62 : 4,997.49 = 2,877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.62/4,997.49 = 2,877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.62x = 4,997.49 × 2,877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.62x = 14,379,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,677.78/3,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.51

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