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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.70, 5,440.17 and 2,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.70, 5,440.17 and 2,329.70 is: 3,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.70 : 5,440.17 = 2,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.70/5,440.17 = 2,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.70x = 5,440.17 × 2,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.70x = 12,673,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673,964.05/3,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.59

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