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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.92, 5,001.12 and 2,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.92, 5,001.12 and 2,030.52 is: 2,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.92 : 5,001.12 = 2,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.92/5,001.12 = 2,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.92x = 5,001.12 × 2,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.92x = 10,154,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,874.18/3,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.18

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