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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.67, 5,007.66 and 2,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.67, 5,007.66 and 2,136.61 is: 2,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.67 : 5,007.66 = 2,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.67/5,007.66 = 2,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.67x = 5,007.66 × 2,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.67x = 10,699,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699,414.68/3,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.58

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