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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.92, 5,063.92 and 2,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.92, 5,063.92 and 2,344.72 is: 3,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.92 : 5,063.92 = 2,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.92/5,063.92 = 2,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.92x = 5,063.92 × 2,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.92x = 11,873,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,873,474.50/3,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.35

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