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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.12, 5,006.34 and 2,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.12, 5,006.34 and 2,924.28 is: 4,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.12 : 5,006.34 = 2,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.12/5,006.34 = 2,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.12x = 5,006.34 × 2,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.12x = 14,639,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639,939.94/3,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.58

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