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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.78, 4,995.68 and 2,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.78, 4,995.68 and 2,834.46 is: 3,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.78 : 4,995.68 = 2,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.78/4,995.68 = 2,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.78x = 4,995.68 × 2,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.78x = 14,160,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160,040.96/3,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.69

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