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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.35, 5,420.40 and 2,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.35, 5,420.40 and 2,442.45 is: 3,661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.35 : 5,420.40 = 2,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.35/5,420.40 = 2,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.35x = 5,420.40 × 2,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.35x = 13,239,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,055.98/3,615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.90

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