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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.61, 5,438.74 and 2,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.61, 5,438.74 and 2,702.02 is: 4,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.61 : 5,438.74 = 2,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.61/5,438.74 = 2,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.61x = 5,438.74 × 2,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.61x = 14,695,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,584.25/3,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.39

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