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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.64, 4,981.19 and 2,432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.64, 4,981.19 and 2,432.09 is: 3,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.64 : 4,981.19 = 2,432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.64/4,981.19 = 2,432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.64x = 4,981.19 × 2,432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.64x = 12,114,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114,702.39/3,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.28

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