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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.62, 5,017.39 and 2,442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.62, 5,017.39 and 2,442.59 is: 3,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.62 : 5,017.39 = 2,442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.62/5,017.39 = 2,442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.62x = 5,017.39 × 2,442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.62x = 12,255,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,449.17/3,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.94

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