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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.96, 5,053.44 and 2,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.96, 5,053.44 and 2,544.88 is: 3,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.96 : 5,053.44 = 2,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.96/5,053.44 = 2,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.96x = 5,053.44 × 2,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.96x = 12,860,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,398.39/3,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.97

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