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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.72, 5,007.30 and 2,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.72, 5,007.30 and 2,136.68 is: 2,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.72 : 5,007.30 = 2,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.72/5,007.30 = 2,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.72x = 5,007.30 × 2,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.72x = 10,698,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,972.73/3,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.61

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