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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.33, 5,416.89 and 2,698.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.33, 5,416.89 and 2,698.53 is: 4,035.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.33 : 5,416.89 = 2,698.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.33/5,416.89 = 2,698.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.33x = 5,416.89 × 2,698.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.33x = 14,617,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,640.17/3,622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.42

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