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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.16, 5,437.35 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.16, 5,437.35 and 2,394.24 is: 3,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.16 : 5,437.35 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.16/5,437.35 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.16x = 5,437.35 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.16x = 13,018,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,320.86/3,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.11

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