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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.79, 4,997.68 and 2,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.79, 4,997.68 and 2,363.27 is: 3,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.79 : 4,997.68 = 2,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.79/4,997.68 = 2,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.79x = 4,997.68 × 2,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.79x = 11,810,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810,867.21/3,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.16

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