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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.39, 5,012.51 and 2,834.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.39, 5,012.51 and 2,834.61 is: 3,913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.39 : 5,012.51 = 2,834.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.39/5,012.51 = 2,834.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.39x = 5,012.51 × 2,834.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.39x = 14,208,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208,496.80/3,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.77

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