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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,637.76, 5,016.36 and 2,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,637.76, 5,016.36 and 2,443.28 is: 3,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,637.76 : 5,016.36 = 2,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,637.76/5,016.36 = 2,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,637.76x = 5,016.36 × 2,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,637.76x = 12,256,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,372.06/3,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.21

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