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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.67, 5,004.57 and 2,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.67, 5,004.57 and 2,134.30 is: 2,945.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.67 : 5,004.57 = 2,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.67/5,004.57 = 2,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.67x = 5,004.57 × 2,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.67x = 10,681,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681,246.62/3,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.19

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