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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.35, 5,461.91 and 2,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.35, 5,461.91 and 2,327.59 is: 3,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.35 : 5,461.91 = 2,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.35/5,461.91 = 2,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.35x = 5,461.91 × 2,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.35x = 12,713,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713,085.20/3,644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.44

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