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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.36, 5,624.97 and 2,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.36, 5,624.97 and 2,359.44 is: 3,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.36 : 5,624.97 = 2,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.36/5,624.97 = 2,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.36x = 5,624.97 × 2,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.36x = 13,271,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271,779.22/3,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.80

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