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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.83, 5,444.72 and 2,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.83, 5,444.72 and 2,396.94 is: 3,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.83 : 5,444.72 = 2,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.83/5,444.72 = 2,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.83x = 5,444.72 × 2,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.83x = 13,050,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,686.76/3,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.40

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