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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,694.40, 5,541.60 and 2,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,694.40, 5,541.60 and 2,382.20 is: 3,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,694.40 : 5,541.60 = 2,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,694.40/5,541.60 = 2,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,694.40x = 5,541.60 × 2,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,694.40x = 13,201,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,199.52/3,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.30

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