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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.79, 4,996.30 and 2,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.79, 4,996.30 and 2,362.27 is: 3,258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.79 : 4,996.30 = 2,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.79/4,996.30 = 2,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.79x = 4,996.30 × 2,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.79x = 11,802,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802,609.60/3,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.78

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