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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.91, 5,001.69 and 3,440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.91, 5,001.69 and 3,440.37 is: 4,747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.91 : 5,001.69 = 3,440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.91/5,001.69 = 3,440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.91x = 5,001.69 × 3,440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.91x = 17,207,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,664.23/3,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.06

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