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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608.16, 5,406.84 and 2,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,608.16, 5,406.84 and 2,682.24 is: 4,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,608.16 : 5,406.84 = 2,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,608.16/5,406.84 = 2,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,608.16x = 5,406.84 × 2,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,608.16x = 14,502,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,442.52/3,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.35

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