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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.79, 5,001.07 and 2,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.79, 5,001.07 and 2,030.59 is: 2,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.79 : 5,001.07 = 2,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.79/5,001.07 = 2,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.79x = 5,001.07 × 2,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.79x = 10,155,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,122.73/3,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.35

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