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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.42, 5,441.58 and 2,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.42, 5,441.58 and 2,244.78 is: 3,364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.42 : 5,441.58 = 2,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.42/5,441.58 = 2,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.42x = 5,441.58 × 2,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.42x = 12,215,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215,149.95/3,630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.67

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