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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.65, 5,005.26 and 2,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.65, 5,005.26 and 2,368.53 is: 3,269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.65 : 5,005.26 = 2,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.65/5,005.26 = 2,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.65x = 5,005.26 × 2,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.65x = 11,855,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855,108.47/3,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.79

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