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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.52, 5,003.09 and 2,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.52, 5,003.09 and 2,449.54 is: 3,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.52 : 5,003.09 = 2,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.52/5,003.09 = 2,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.52x = 5,003.09 × 2,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.52x = 12,255,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,269.08/3,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.62

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