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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.61, 5,004.30 and 2,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.61, 5,004.30 and 2,134.20 is: 2,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.61 : 5,004.30 = 2,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.61/5,004.30 = 2,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.61x = 5,004.30 × 2,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.61x = 10,680,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680,177.06/3,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.95

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