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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.01, 5,008.59 and 2,999.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.01, 5,008.59 and 2,999.07 is: 4,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.01 : 5,008.59 = 2,999.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.01/5,008.59 = 2,999.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.01x = 5,008.59 × 2,999.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.01x = 15,021,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,112.01/3,626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.60

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