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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.44, 4,996.77 and 2,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.44, 4,996.77 and 2,445.46 is: 3,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.44 : 4,996.77 = 2,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.44/4,996.77 = 2,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.44x = 4,996.77 × 2,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.44x = 12,219,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219,401.16/3,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.53

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