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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.88, 5,011.68 and 2,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.88, 5,011.68 and 2,305.60 is: 3,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.88 : 5,011.68 = 2,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.88/5,011.68 = 2,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.88x = 5,011.68 × 2,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.88x = 11,554,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554,929.41/3,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.40

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