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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.96, 4,997.44 and 2,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.96, 4,997.44 and 2,445.96 is: 3,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.96 : 4,997.44 = 2,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.96/4,997.44 = 2,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.96x = 4,997.44 × 2,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.96x = 12,223,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,538.34/3,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.19

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