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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.70, 5,000.69 and 2,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.70, 5,000.69 and 2,430.32 is: 3,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.70 : 5,000.69 = 2,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.70/5,000.69 = 2,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.70x = 5,000.69 × 2,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.70x = 12,153,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,257.99/3,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.97

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