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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.08, 5,497.94 and 2,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.08, 5,497.94 and 2,626.18 is: 3,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.08 : 5,497.94 = 2,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.08/5,497.94 = 2,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.08x = 5,497.94 × 2,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.08x = 14,438,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,572.89/3,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.06

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