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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.68, 5,001.96 and 2,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.68, 5,001.96 and 2,052.92 is: 2,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.68 : 5,001.96 = 2,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.68/5,001.96 = 2,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.68x = 5,001.96 × 2,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.68x = 10,268,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,623.72/3,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.97

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