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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.44, 5,059.80 and 2,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.44, 5,059.80 and 2,423.28 is: 3,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.44 : 5,059.80 = 2,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.44/5,059.80 = 2,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.44x = 5,059.80 × 2,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.44x = 12,261,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,312.14/3,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.29

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