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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.48, 5,440.50 and 2,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.48, 5,440.50 and 2,705.40 is: 4,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.48 : 5,440.50 = 2,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.48/5,440.50 = 2,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.48x = 5,440.50 × 2,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.48x = 14,718,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718,728.70/3,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.92

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