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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.94, 4,997.46 and 2,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.94, 4,997.46 and 2,445.96 is: 3,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.94 : 4,997.46 = 2,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.94/4,997.46 = 2,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.94x = 4,997.46 × 2,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.94x = 12,223,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,587.26/3,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.22

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