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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.08, 5,440.62 and 2,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.08, 5,440.62 and 2,325.32 is: 3,487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.08 : 5,440.62 = 2,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.08/5,440.62 = 2,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.08x = 5,440.62 × 2,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.08x = 12,651,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,182.50/3,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.98

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