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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.67, 5,007.44 and 2,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.67, 5,007.44 and 2,370.28 is: 3,270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.67 : 5,007.44 = 2,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.67/5,007.44 = 2,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.67x = 5,007.44 × 2,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.67x = 11,869,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,869,034.88/3,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.00

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