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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.21, 5,006.85 and 2,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.21, 5,006.85 and 2,366.87 is: 3,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.21 : 5,006.85 = 2,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.21/5,006.85 = 2,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.21x = 5,006.85 × 2,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.21x = 11,850,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850,563.06/3,628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.23

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