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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.46, 5,445.80 and 2,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.46, 5,445.80 and 2,308.80 is: 3,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.46 : 5,445.80 = 2,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.46/5,445.80 = 2,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.46x = 5,445.80 × 2,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.46x = 12,573,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,270.36/3,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.01

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