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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.28, 5,001.36 and 2,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.28, 5,001.36 and 2,444.32 is: 3,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.28 : 5,001.36 = 2,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.28/5,001.36 = 2,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.28x = 5,001.36 × 2,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.28x = 12,224,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224,924.28/3,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.13

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