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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.76, 5,009.68 and 2,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.76, 5,009.68 and 2,373.65 is: 3,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.76 : 5,009.68 = 2,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.76/5,009.68 = 2,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.76x = 5,009.68 × 2,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.76x = 11,891,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891,215.06/3,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.14

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