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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.56, 5,423.73 and 2,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.56, 5,423.73 and 2,444.66 is: 3,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.56 : 5,423.73 = 2,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.56/5,423.73 = 2,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.56x = 5,423.73 × 2,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.56x = 13,259,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259,165.21/3,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.22

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