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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.68, 5,407.32 and 2,433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.68, 5,407.32 and 2,433.39 is: 3,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.68 : 5,407.32 = 2,433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.68/5,407.32 = 2,433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.68x = 5,407.32 × 2,433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.68x = 13,158,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158,137.68/3,606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.27

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