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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.74, 5,011.32 and 2,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.74, 5,011.32 and 2,374.54 is: 3,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.74 : 5,011.32 = 2,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.74/5,011.32 = 2,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.74x = 5,011.32 × 2,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.74x = 11,899,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899,579.79/3,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.65

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