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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.57, 5,008.68 and 2,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.57, 5,008.68 and 2,036.12 is: 2,809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.57 : 5,008.68 = 2,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.57/5,008.68 = 2,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.57x = 5,008.68 × 2,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.57x = 10,198,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,248.48/3,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.77

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