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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.61, 5,435.74 and 2,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.61, 5,435.74 and 2,700.02 is: 4,051.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.61 : 5,435.74 = 2,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.61/5,435.74 = 2,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.61x = 5,435.74 × 2,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.61x = 14,676,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,593.21/3,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.39

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