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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.12, 4,725.72 and 2,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.12, 4,725.72 and 2,635.44 is: 3,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.12 : 4,725.72 = 2,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.12/4,725.72 = 2,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.12x = 4,725.72 × 2,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.12x = 12,454,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,351.52/3,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.30

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