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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.70, 5,497.05 and 2,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.70, 5,497.05 and 2,425.40 is: 3,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.70 : 5,497.05 = 2,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.70/5,497.05 = 2,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.70x = 5,497.05 × 2,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.70x = 13,332,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,545.07/3,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.10

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