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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.81, 5,009.14 and 2,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.81, 5,009.14 and 2,057.91 is: 2,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.81 : 5,009.14 = 2,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.81/5,009.14 = 2,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.81x = 5,009.14 × 2,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.81x = 10,308,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308,343.09/3,629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.91

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