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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.46, 4,999.22 and 2,560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.46, 4,999.22 and 2,560.91 is: 3,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.46 : 4,999.22 = 2,560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.46/4,999.22 = 2,560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.46x = 4,999.22 × 2,560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.46x = 12,802,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,514.69/3,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.31

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