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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.27, 5,432.69 and 2,454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.27, 5,432.69 and 2,454.39 is: 3,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.27 : 5,432.69 = 2,454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.27/5,432.69 = 2,454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.27x = 5,432.69 × 2,454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.27x = 13,333,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333,927.74/3,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.07

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