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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.72, 5,008.92 and 2,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.72, 5,008.92 and 2,036.24 is: 2,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.72 : 5,008.92 = 2,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.72/5,008.92 = 2,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.72x = 5,008.92 × 2,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.72x = 10,199,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199,347.61/3,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.95

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