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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.21, 4,996.65 and 2,615.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.21, 4,996.65 and 2,615.07 is: 3,605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.21 : 4,996.65 = 2,615.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.21/4,996.65 = 2,615.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.21x = 4,996.65 × 2,615.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.21x = 13,066,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066,589.52/3,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.36

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