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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.78, 5,428.79 and 2,371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.78, 5,428.79 and 2,371.89 is: 3,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.78 : 5,428.79 = 2,371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.78/5,428.79 = 2,371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.78x = 5,428.79 × 2,371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.78x = 12,876,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876,480.85/3,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.29

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