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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.44, 5,407.74 and 2,682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.44, 5,407.74 and 2,682.37 is: 4,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.44 : 5,407.74 = 2,682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.44/5,407.74 = 2,682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.44x = 5,407.74 × 2,682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.44x = 14,505,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,559.54/3,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.24

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