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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.76, 5,009.94 and 2,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.76, 5,009.94 and 2,372.34 is: 3,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.76 : 5,009.94 = 2,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.76/5,009.94 = 2,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.76x = 5,009.94 × 2,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.76x = 11,885,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885,281.06/3,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.40

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