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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.76, 4,997.88 and 2,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.76, 4,997.88 and 2,364.72 is: 3,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.76 : 4,997.88 = 2,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.76/4,997.88 = 2,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.76x = 4,997.88 × 2,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.76x = 11,818,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818,586.79/3,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.42

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