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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.52, 5,010.52 and 2,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.52, 5,010.52 and 2,876.18 is: 3,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.52 : 5,010.52 = 2,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.52/5,010.52 = 2,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.52x = 5,010.52 × 2,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.52x = 14,411,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,155.75/3,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.12

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