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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.35, 5,001.03 and 2,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.35, 5,001.03 and 2,444.37 is: 3,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.35 : 5,001.03 = 2,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.35/5,001.03 = 2,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.35x = 5,001.03 × 2,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.35x = 12,224,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224,367.70/3,625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.91

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