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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.34, 5,425.04 and 2,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.34, 5,425.04 and 2,691.54 is: 4,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.34 : 5,425.04 = 2,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.34/5,425.04 = 2,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.34x = 5,425.04 × 2,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.34x = 14,601,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,712.16/3,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.24

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