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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.20, 4,999.82 and 2,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.20, 4,999.82 and 2,344.84 is: 3,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.20 : 4,999.82 = 2,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.20/4,999.82 = 2,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.20x = 4,999.82 × 2,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.20x = 11,723,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,777.93/3,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.75

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