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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.66, 5,439.60 and 2,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.66, 5,439.60 and 2,395.74 is: 3,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.66 : 5,439.60 = 2,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.66/5,439.60 = 2,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.66x = 5,439.60 × 2,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.66x = 13,031,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031,867.30/3,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.36

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