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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.38, 5,439.66 and 2,309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.38, 5,439.66 and 2,309.97 is: 3,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.38 : 5,439.66 = 2,309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.38/5,439.66 = 2,309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.38x = 5,439.66 × 2,309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.38x = 12,565,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,432.55/3,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.05

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