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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.54, 5,436.60 and 2,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.54, 5,436.60 and 2,235.26 is: 3,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.54 : 5,436.60 = 2,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.54/5,436.60 = 2,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.54x = 5,436.60 × 2,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.54x = 12,152,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,211.72/3,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.69

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