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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.94, 5,435.91 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.94, 5,435.91 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.94 : 5,435.91 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.94/5,435.91 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.94x = 5,435.91 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.94x = 12,209,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,760.53/3,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.20

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