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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.74, 5,004.66 and 2,134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.74, 5,004.66 and 2,134.95 is: 2,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.74 : 5,004.66 = 2,134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.74/5,004.66 = 2,134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.74x = 5,004.66 × 2,134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.74x = 10,684,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,684,698.87/3,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.09

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