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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.72, 5,004.48 and 2,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.72, 5,004.48 and 2,383.44 is: 3,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.72 : 5,004.48 = 2,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.72/5,004.48 = 2,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.72x = 5,004.48 × 2,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.72x = 11,927,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927,877.81/3,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.70

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