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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.94, 4,994.70 and 2,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.94, 4,994.70 and 2,443.96 is: 3,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.94 : 4,994.70 = 2,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.94/4,994.70 = 2,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.94x = 4,994.70 × 2,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.94x = 12,206,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,847.01/3,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.46

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