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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.72, 3,629.84 and 2,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.72, 3,629.84 and 2,001.12 is: 2,761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.72 : 3,629.84 = 2,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.72/3,629.84 = 2,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.72x = 3,629.84 × 2,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.72x = 7,263,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,745.42/2,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.12

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