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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.28, 5,002.74 and 2,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.28, 5,002.74 and 2,445.32 is: 3,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.28 : 5,002.74 = 2,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.28/5,002.74 = 2,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.28x = 5,002.74 × 2,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.28x = 12,233,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233,300.18/3,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.51

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