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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.79, 5,439.03 and 2,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.79, 5,439.03 and 2,238.05 is: 3,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.79 : 5,439.03 = 2,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.79/5,439.03 = 2,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.79x = 5,439.03 × 2,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.79x = 12,172,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,793.90/3,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.35

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