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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.34, 5,004.42 and 2,783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.34, 5,004.42 and 2,783.71 is: 3,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.34 : 5,004.42 = 2,783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.34/5,004.42 = 2,783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.34x = 5,004.42 × 2,783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.34x = 13,930,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,930,840.08/3,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.69

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