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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.94, 5,001.30 and 2,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.94, 5,001.30 and 2,369.09 is: 3,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.94 : 5,001.30 = 2,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.94/5,001.30 = 2,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.94x = 5,001.30 × 2,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.94x = 11,848,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,848,504.81/3,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.80

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