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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.87, 5,452.41 and 2,819.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.87, 5,452.41 and 2,819.22 is: 4,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.87 : 5,452.41 = 2,819.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.87/5,452.41 = 2,819.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.87x = 5,452.41 × 2,819.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.87x = 15,371,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,543.32/3,633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.08

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