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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.54, 4,998.78 and 2,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.54, 4,998.78 and 2,365.14 is: 3,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.54 : 4,998.78 = 2,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.54/4,998.78 = 2,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.54x = 4,998.78 × 2,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.54x = 11,822,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822,814.53/3,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.88

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