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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.94, 4,998.84 and 2,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.94, 4,998.84 and 2,446.96 is: 3,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.94 : 4,998.84 = 2,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.94/4,998.84 = 2,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.94x = 4,998.84 × 2,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.94x = 12,231,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,961.53/3,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.60

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