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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.59, 5,062.62 and 2,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.59, 5,062.62 and 2,232.54 is: 3,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.59 : 5,062.62 = 2,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.59/5,062.62 = 2,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.59x = 5,062.62 × 2,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.59x = 11,302,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302,485.46/3,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.88

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