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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.73, 5,006.21 and 2,443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.73, 5,006.21 and 2,443.75 is: 3,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.73 : 5,006.21 = 2,443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.73/5,006.21 = 2,443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.73x = 5,006.21 × 2,443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.73x = 12,233,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233,925.69/3,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.13

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