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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.91, 5,002.32 and 2,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.91, 5,002.32 and 2,031.70 is: 2,803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.91 : 5,002.32 = 2,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.91/5,002.32 = 2,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.91x = 5,002.32 × 2,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.91x = 10,163,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,163,201.04/3,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.71

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