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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.62, 4,998.48 and 2,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.62, 4,998.48 and 2,347.04 is: 3,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.62 : 4,998.48 = 2,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.62/4,998.48 = 2,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.62x = 4,998.48 × 2,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.62x = 11,731,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,731,632.50/3,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.33

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