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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.64, 5,001.61 and 2,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.64, 5,001.61 and 2,052.64 is: 2,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.64 : 5,001.61 = 2,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.64/5,001.61 = 2,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.64x = 5,001.61 × 2,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.64x = 10,266,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,504.75/3,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.42

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