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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.36, 5,445.52 and 2,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.36, 5,445.52 and 2,397.48 is: 3,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.36 : 5,445.52 = 2,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.36/5,445.52 = 2,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.36x = 5,445.52 × 2,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.36x = 13,055,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,525.29/3,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.21

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