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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.39, 4,998.78 and 2,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.39, 4,998.78 and 2,446.41 is: 3,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.39 : 4,998.78 = 2,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.39/4,998.78 = 2,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.39x = 4,998.78 × 2,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.39x = 12,229,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,229,065.38/3,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.31

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