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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.88, 5,019.48 and 2,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.88, 5,019.48 and 2,459.04 is: 3,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.88 : 5,019.48 = 2,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.88/5,019.48 = 2,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.88x = 5,019.48 × 2,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.88x = 12,343,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,102.10/3,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.80

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