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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.66, 5,436.72 and 2,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.66, 5,436.72 and 2,394.33 is: 3,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.66 : 5,436.72 = 2,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.66/5,436.72 = 2,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.66x = 5,436.72 × 2,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.66x = 13,017,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,301.80/3,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.38

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