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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.62, 5,010.32 and 2,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.62, 5,010.32 and 2,058.68 is: 2,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.62 : 5,010.32 = 2,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.62/5,010.32 = 2,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.62x = 5,010.32 × 2,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.62x = 10,314,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,314,635.28/3,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.01

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