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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.52, 5,433.94 and 2,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.52, 5,433.94 and 2,236.64 is: 3,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.52 : 5,433.94 = 2,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.52/5,433.94 = 2,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.52x = 5,433.94 × 2,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.52x = 12,153,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,767.56/3,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.28

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