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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.63, 5,499.23 and 2,622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.63, 5,499.23 and 2,622.93 is: 3,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.63 : 5,499.23 = 2,622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.63/5,499.23 = 2,622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.63x = 5,499.23 × 2,622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.63x = 14,424,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,424,082.23/3,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.33

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