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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.92, 5,477.90 and 2,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.92, 5,477.90 and 2,623.59 is: 3,621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.92 : 5,477.90 = 2,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.92/5,477.90 = 2,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.92x = 5,477.90 × 2,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.92x = 14,371,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,750.54/3,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.99

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