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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.74, 5,009.94 and 2,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.74, 5,009.94 and 2,373.54 is: 3,274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.74 : 5,009.94 = 2,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.74/5,009.94 = 2,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.74x = 5,009.94 × 2,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.74x = 11,891,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891,292.99/3,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.27

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