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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.98, 5,444.25 and 2,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.98, 5,444.25 and 2,707.90 is: 4,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.98 : 5,444.25 = 2,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.98/5,444.25 = 2,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.98x = 5,444.25 × 2,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.98x = 14,742,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,484.58/3,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.67

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