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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,116.74, 5,681.99 and 2,624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,116.74, 5,681.99 and 2,624.32 is: 3,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,116.74 : 5,681.99 = 2,624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,116.74/5,681.99 = 2,624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,116.74x = 5,681.99 × 2,624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,116.74x = 14,911,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,911,318.47/4,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.12

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