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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.67, 5,449.41 and 2,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.67, 5,449.41 and 2,382.03 is: 3,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.67 : 5,449.41 = 2,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.67/5,449.41 = 2,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.67x = 5,449.41 × 2,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.67x = 12,980,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980,658.10/3,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.31

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