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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.36, 5,001.45 and 2,030.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.36, 5,001.45 and 2,030.81 is: 2,802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.36 : 5,001.45 = 2,030.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.36/5,001.45 = 2,030.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.36x = 5,001.45 × 2,030.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.36x = 10,157,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157,004.25/3,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.43

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