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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.52, 5,065.92 and 2,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.52, 5,065.92 and 2,344.88 is: 3,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.52 : 5,065.92 = 2,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.52/5,065.92 = 2,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.52x = 5,065.92 × 2,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.52x = 11,878,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,878,974.49/3,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.32

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