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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.94, 5,442.98 and 2,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.94, 5,442.98 and 2,846.59 is: 4,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.94 : 5,442.98 = 2,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.94/5,442.98 = 2,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.94x = 5,442.98 × 2,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.94x = 15,493,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,904.60/3,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.19

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