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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.65, 5,441.27 and 2,238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.65, 5,441.27 and 2,238.37 is: 3,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.65 : 5,441.27 = 2,238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.65/5,441.27 = 2,238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.65x = 5,441.27 × 2,238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.65x = 12,179,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,575.53/3,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.35

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