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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.09, 5,494.50 and 2,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.09, 5,494.50 and 2,430.14 is: 3,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.09 : 5,494.50 = 2,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.09/5,494.50 = 2,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.09x = 5,494.50 × 2,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.09x = 13,352,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,376.76/3,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.11

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