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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.60, 5,435.40 and 2,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.60, 5,435.40 and 2,327.60 is: 3,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.60 : 5,435.40 = 2,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.60/5,435.40 = 2,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.60x = 5,435.40 × 2,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.60x = 12,651,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,437.04/3,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.40

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