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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.63, 5,423.96 and 2,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.63, 5,423.96 and 2,367.72 is: 3,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.63 : 5,423.96 = 2,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.63/5,423.96 = 2,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.63x = 5,423.96 × 2,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.63x = 12,842,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,424.49/3,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.97

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