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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.55, 5,442.60 and 2,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.55, 5,442.60 and 2,239.27 is: 3,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.55 : 5,442.60 = 2,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.55/5,442.60 = 2,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.55x = 5,442.60 × 2,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.55x = 12,187,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,450.90/3,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.69

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