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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.30, 5,445.48 and 2,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.30, 5,445.48 and 2,332.68 is: 3,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.30 : 5,445.48 = 2,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.30/5,445.48 = 2,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.30x = 5,445.48 × 2,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.30x = 12,702,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,562.29/3,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.04

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