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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.92, 5,423.52 and 2,453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.92, 5,423.52 and 2,453.38 is: 3,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.92 : 5,423.52 = 2,453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.92/5,423.52 = 2,453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.92x = 5,423.52 × 2,453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.92x = 13,305,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,955.50/3,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.83

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