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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.84, 5,016.48 and 2,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.84, 5,016.48 and 2,308.88 is: 3,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.84 : 5,016.48 = 2,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.84/5,016.48 = 2,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.84x = 5,016.48 × 2,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.84x = 11,582,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582,450.34/3,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.63

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