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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.16, 4,994.46 and 2,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.16, 4,994.46 and 2,985.96 is: 4,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.16 : 4,994.46 = 2,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.16/4,994.46 = 2,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.16x = 4,994.46 × 2,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.16x = 14,913,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913,257.78/3,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.09

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